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Mike Lindell's company told to pay $5 million in "Prove Mike Wrong" challenge
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump who has peddled election conspiracies, offered a challenge in 2021: If anyone could poke holes in data he claimed reflected the November 2020 election, he'd give them $5 million — a challenge he called the "Prove Mike Wrong" contest.
Greene vs Green: silencing sparks round of GOP infighting
Comments from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) this week again presented a challenge to GOP leadership after she was silenced Wednesday following an exchange with Homeland Security Secretary Ale…
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Trump sparks backlash from major anti-abortion group over campaign comments
SBA Pro-Life America said Trump's position that abortion policies should be decided at the state level was "morally indefensible."
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House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women's teams
Transgender athletes whose biological sex assigned at birth was male would be barred from competing on girls or women’s sports teams at federally supported schools and colleges under legislation pushed through by House Republicans on Thursday. It's the latest sign of the newly empowered GOP...
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White House defends Hunter Biden probe as 'free from any political interference'
The White House emphasized the Justice Department's "independence" as an unnamed IRS agent seeks whistleblower protections to discuss “preferential treatment” in the case.
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SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas
SpaceX’s giant new rocket exploded minutes after blasting off on its first test flight and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Elon Musk’s company was aiming to send the nearly 400-foot (120-meter) Starship rocket on a round-the-world trip from the southern tip of Texas, near the Mexican border. It...
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Biden campaign, Blinken orchestrated intel letter to discredit Hunter Biden laptop story, ex-CIA official says
A former CIA official testified that Antony Blinken “played a role in the inception" of the public statement that claimed the Hunter Biden laptop was part of a Russian disinformation campaign.
Raskin shares health update: ‘Chemotherapy has extinguished the cancer cells’
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has said Friday will be his final treatment of chemotherapy for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, which he was diagnosed with late last year. “On Friday is my very last sessi…
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Gov. DeSantis signs controversial death penalty legislation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may sign death penalty bills that critics say violate the Constitution.
Twitter begins removing blue checks from users who don't pay
This time it’s for real. Many of Twitter’s high-profile users are have lost the blue check marks that helped verify their identity and distinguish them from impostors on the Elon Musk-owned social media platform.
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Major pro-life group threatens to oppose Trump candidacy over 'morally indefensible' abortion position
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, a major pro-life group, ripped former President Donald Trump over his belief that abortion law should be decided at the state level.
Federal prosecutors have considered four charges against Hunter Biden
Possible charges are two misdemeanor counts for failure to file taxes, a single felony count of tax evasion and a felony count related to a gun purchase.
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GOP leaders scrambling to unite skeptical Republicans behind debt limit bill
House Republican conservatives and moderates alike are grumbling about the newly unveiled debt limit bill, leaving GOP leaders — who have just four votes to spare in the slim majority — rushing to …
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Ukrainian counteroffensive looms as Putin leans on Wagner
What happened in the 60th week of Russia’s war on Ukraine?
DeSantis appointees vow crackdown on Disney World's district: "Nothing is off the table"
"You are not going to win this fight," a GOP politician warns Disney as bureaucratic battle escalates.
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Judge refuses to tell jury in Trump civil rape trial that former president is 'excused'
The judge said the court does not accept Trump’s counsel’s “claims concerning alleged burdens on the courthouse or the City” if the former president were to testify at the trial.
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Roberts asked to testify on court ethics amid Thomas reports
Supreme Court Justice John Roberts is being asked to testify to Congress as scrutiny mounts around Justice Clarence Thomas. The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman on Thursday requested that Roberts testify next month at a hearing on ethical standards at the court. The hearing is likely to focus...
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What's in House Republicans' bill to lift the debt ceiling and cut spending?
Called the "Limit, Save, Grow Act," the 320-page proposal would lift the debt limit by $1.5 trillion or until the end of March 2024.
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Harris on mass shootings: It’s ‘pitiful’ that Congress can’t ‘stand up to the NRA’
Vice President Harris slammed Congress on Thursday for lacking “the courage to stand up” to the National Rifle Association (NRA) and pass gun safety laws in the wake of several recent mass shooting…
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'The damage is unbelievable:' Tornadoes kill 3 in Oklahoma
Crews scrambled to restore power to thousands of residents after tornadoes plowed through Oklahoma during another deadly spring storm in the U.S., killing at least three people and damaging dozens of homes. On Thursday, a day after at least eight tornadoes spun through Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt...
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Exclusive: Evidence emerges of Russia’s Wagner arming militia leader battling Sudan’s army | CNN
The Russian mercenary group Wagner has been supplying Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) with missiles to aid their fight against the country’s army, Sudanese and regional diplomatic sources have told CNN.
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Troops moving in place for possible Sudan embassy evac
Questions are beginning to swirl in Washington about why the administration didn’t move personnel to safety sooner.
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Andrew Cuomo reappears to slam left's 'defund the police' and 'tax the rich' slogans
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo argued against lawmakers using slogans such as "tax the rich" and "defund the police" in a recent op-ed for the New York Daily News.
Sixth person arrested in connection with shooting at Sweet 16 party in Alabama
A 15-year-old was among those arrested Thursday. All six have been charged with four counts of reckless murder in connection with Saturday's shooting in Dadeville.
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NATO chief: Ukraine’s ‘rightful place’ is in the alliance
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has defiantly declared that Ukraine's “rightful place” is in the military alliance and pledged more support on his first visit to Kyiv since Russia’s invasion just over a year ago. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Stoltenberg to push for even more from...
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Republicans are alarmed about a Mastriano for Senate bid. Even Trump.
The former president has privately conveyed concerns about having the Pennsylvania Republican on the top of the ticket alongside him this cycle.
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Hunter Biden investigation: Ex-CIA chief says Blinken ‘triggered’ letter to discredit laptop - Washington Examiner
A former top CIA official who helped write and sign the infamous October 2020 Hunter Biden laptop letter baselessly claiming Russian involvement has testified a phone call with now-Secretary of State Antony Blinken “triggered” its creation. Mike Morell, a former acting CIA director under...
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Manchin slams Biden for ‘deficiency of leadership,’ applauds McCarthy debt plan
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), who faces reelection in a Republican-leaning state, on Thursday slammed President Biden for showing “a deficiency of leadership” on a potential national default and appl…
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Exclusive: The Russian military commandant who oversaw reign of fear in Ukraine town
The military commandant of Balakliia, a key figure in Russia’s six-month occupation of the eastern Ukrainian town was known only by his call sign of “Granit,” the Russian word for granite. Reuters now is the first to publicly reveal his identity.
Disney and DeSantis have been in a yearlong feud that began after the company spoke out against a controversial bill. Here's a timeline of the events.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' feud with Disney began when the company opposed Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill. The fight has only escalated from there.
'Devastating' melt of Greenland, Antarctic ice sheets found
The Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are now losing more than three times as much ice a year as they were 30 years ago, according to a new comprehensive international study.
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My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell ordered to follow through with $5 million payment to expert who debunked his false election data | CNN Politics
My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell has been ordered to shell out $5 million to an expert who debunked his data related to the 2020 election, according to a decision by the arbitration panel obtained by CNN.
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California to meet 100% of water requests for the first time since 2006
Regulators say California will provide 100% of the water requested by cities and farms for the first time in years thanks to winter storms that filled reservoirs and runoff from a record snowpack. The State Water Project announced Thursday that it will provide full allocations to 29 water...
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McCarthy celebrates House passage of bill protecting women’s sports, says vote fulfills GOP promise
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy celebrated the passage of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act Thursday, which he said is a day for "fairness" for women in sports.
SpaceX rocket explosion illustrates Elon Musk's 'successful failure' formula
The spectacular explosion of SpaceX's new Starship rocket minutes after it soared off its launch pad on a first flight test is the latest vivid illustration of a "successful failure" business formula that serves Elon Musk's company well, experts said on Thursday.
SpaceX launch: System forced Starship to self-destruct after it went off course
SpaceX attempted a second launch of its Starship rocket Thursday after the first launch attempt was scrubbed due to a frozen valve in the pressurization system.
Opinion | The GOP’s Moderate Frontrunner
If you want a Republican who won’t touch entitlements or start foreign wars, Donald Trump is your man.
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Macron accused of ‘playing into Xi’s hands’ with Taiwan comments
French president might have been trying to caution against a bipolar world, but he left self-ruled Taiwan exposed.
Hunter Biden investigation: Merrick Garland revealed as ‘senior’ official in whistleblower claim - Washington Examiner
The Washington Examiner has learned that Attorney General Merrick Garland is the unnamed “senior political appointee” whose sworn testimony is being challenged by a career IRS criminal supervisory special agent, according to a letter sent to Congress by the whistleblower’s lawyer. A source...
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Anti-abortion group blasts Trump over federal ban comments
A major anti-abortion group is blasting former President Donald Trump, saying his contention that abortion restrictions should be left up to individual states, not the federal government, is a “morally indefensible position for a self-proclaimed pro-life presidential candidate.” The Susan B...
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Chief Justice Roberts asked to testify in Senate on Supreme Court ethics amid Thomas controversy
Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin invited Chief Justice John Roberts to testify on Supreme Court ethics rules amid controversy surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas' vacations.
‘I’m not a paid assassin’: Inside Chris Christie’s 2024 decision
The former New Jersey governor is eager to take on Donald Trump. But he’s only running, he says, if he thinks he can win.
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Durbin calls on Chief Justice Roberts to testify about ethics rules to Senate Judiciary Committee
"The time has come for a new public conversation on ways to restore confidence in the court's ethical standards," Durbin wrote.
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Radio host Larry Elder announces 2024 GOP bid for president
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, who sought to replace the California governor in a failed 2021 recall effort, announced Thursday he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. Elder made the announcement on Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight” and followed up with a...
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Kansas governor vetoes 4 anti-trans bills as overrides loom
Kansas’ Democratic governor has vetoed a sweeping set of anti-transgender measures that included a ban on gender-affirming care for children and teenagers. However, the Republican lawmakers who pushed the bills appeared Thursday to have the votes to override most of her actions. Gov. Laura Kelly...
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The Texas Republican seemed to suggest there was an absence of "actual facts" about 2020 electoral fraud in his conversation with Maria Bartiromo.
Larry Elder launches White House bid, joining Donald Trump in growing GOP 2024 field
Conservative radio host Larry Elder jumps into the White House race, joining former President Donald Trump in the battle for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination
Former rapper Pras Michel took $100 million as illegal lobbyist, US says - Washington Examiner
Nineties rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel was allegedly paid $100 million to stop the United States from investigating Malaysian tycoon Jho Low and to aid the Chinese government in seeking the extradition of a billionaire, federal prosecutors claimed Thursday. Michel, who was part of the 1990s rap...
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Donald Trump hits Ron DeSantis over Florida endorsements; rivals say Trump is worried
The former president has been attacking DeSantis for months, and even urging him to not run at all – a suggestion DeSantis is likely to ignore.
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G7 nations considering near-total ban on exports to Russia - Kyodo
The Group of Seven (G7) countries are considering a near-total ban on exports to Russia, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday, citing Japanese government sources.
Michelle Obama: ‘We’ve been married for 30 years,’ and 20 of them were ‘great’
Michelle Obama says the world tends to “glamorize marriage,” while the reality is that matrimony “is hard.” “We’ve been married for 30 years,” Obama said of former President Obama durin…
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Tennessee state GOP lawmaker resigns over ethics complaint
State Rep. Scotty Campbell voted to expel the "Tennessee Three" about a week after an ethics committee found that he had violated workplace discrimination policy.
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Hochul's housing compact scrapped in budget talks
The stalemate is a significant defeat for Gov. Kathy Hochul in her first few months after being elected to a first term.
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Zelensky: Ukraine needs West to speed up weapons deliveries ahead of counteroffensive - Washington Examiner
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western states to accelerate the delivery of weapons necessary to conduct a long-expected counteroffensive against Russia's invading forces.“Some things have to be pushed [ahead] to have relevant armaments to strengthen our army come to our country...
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Alec Baldwin charge will be dropped in movie set shooting
Prosecutors in New Mexico will dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film “Rust.” However special prosecutors Kari Morrisey and Jason Lewis also said Thursday that their investigation is not...
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North Dakota governor signs veto-proof law restricting transgender health care
North Dakota's Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a bill that restricts transgender health care and criminalizes providers who provide gender-affirming care to people under 18.
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Indonesia’s sex workers organise, fight stigma and shame
Non-profit PERKAWIS supports sex workers with education about health, financial issues and the law.
Sudan army demands rivals' surrender as cease-fire runs out
Sudan’s military has ruled out negotiations with a rival paramilitary force, saying it would only accept its surrender. The two sides continued to battle in central Khartoum and other parts of the country. A tenuous 24-hour cease-fire ran out Thursday evening with no word of an extension. The...
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DeSantis signs bill to end unanimous death sentence requirement
"Proper justice will be served in the state of Florida," governor says.
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Trump endorsement drama ramps up pressure on DeSantis over 2024 plans - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) apparent presidential dream is at risk of being dashed before he has even announced a campaign.DeSantis's trip to Washington, D.C., scheduled to build momentum behind his highly anticipated bid, was roiled by the 2024 Republican nomination front-runner, former...
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Elon Musk's Starship explodes minutes after first test flight's liftoff
SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft exploded minutes after liftoff in an uncrewed test flight from South Texas on Thursday, cutting short a key step in Elon Musk's development of a rocket vessel to eventually take humans to the moon and Mars.
Accused January 6 rioter fired shots at police during standoff ahead of arrest, court documents say | CNN Politics
A Texas man facing charges in connection to the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol opened fire on law enforcement officers last week when they arrived at his house in the Dallas area for a welfare check, according to an affidavit.
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Can a doorbell ring justify a 'stand your ground' shooting?
A Missouri law allowing people to defend themselves in their homes could come into play in the shooting of a Black 16-year-old in Kansas City. Ralph Yarl was shot by an 84-year-old white man after he rang the doorbell at the wrong house while attempting to pick up his younger siblings. Andrew...
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Guns apprehended at airport checkpoints rise in first quarter of 2023: TSA
The number of guns collected at airport checkpoints jumped in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) data. TS…
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One source told NBC News that the investigation into Hunter Biden has been completed for approximately a year.
White House: Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill expansion 'devastating' for public education
The “Don’t Say Gay” law originally focused on limiting talk of gender and sexuality among younger children, has now been expanded through 12th grade.
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Ford must rethink its brand for China as EVs boom, CEO says
Facing a booming and hyper-competitive market for electric vehicles (EVs) in China, Ford Motor Co needs to reshape its brand for the world's largest car market, Chief Executive Jim Farley said.
18 attorneys general call on feds to recall some Kia and Hyundai models
Eighteen attorneys general sent a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asking for the initiation of a recall of Kia and Hyundai models.
New bipartisan bill would let the U.S. Mint alter the metal content of coins to save money
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst and Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan will introduce a new bill that would cut the soaring cost of minting America's coins.
McDaniel announces California will host second GOP debate for 2024
The second GOP presidential primary debate will be held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced on …
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Lowering health costs to raise the debt ceiling
The GOP plan for raising the debt ceiling is here — with goals of adding work requirements for Medicaid and clawing back unspent Covid funds.
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WATCH: Jean-Pierre cuts off reporter, gets visibly angry over question on Biden's budget responsibilities
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Thursday appeared visibly angry as she tussled with a reporter over President Biden's responsibilities pertaining to the budget.
Defense rests at sedition trial for Proud Boys leaders
Defense attorneys have finished presenting their trial testimony for the landmark case against former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio and four lieutenants charged with plotting to stop the peaceful transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election. Lawyers for the five defendants...
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Crisis on the Colorado: The Indigenous fight for water rights
As historic drought forces the US to mull Colorado River water cuts, Indigenous communities are demanding to be heard.
Top anti-abortion organization calls out Trump for ‘morally indefensible position’ - Washington Examiner
A top anti-abortion organization is calling out former President Donald Trump for what it's saying is a "morally indefensible position." Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America once maintained a great relationship with Trump, even hosting him as a keynote speaker at its annual gala in 2018. WATCH...
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Pezzola testimony sheds light on a lingering Jan. 6 mystery — and a critical lie
The Jan. 6 defendant testified that he lied to investigators about seeing a fellow member of the Proud Boys in possession of a gun.
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China rivals US foothold in Antarctica, builds base with potential to eavesdrop on neighbors
China currently lags behind the U.S. Antarctic presence - the largest of any nation on the continent - but its fast-growing presence could rival the U.S. within decades.
Climate tension: UN chief chides Biden, other world leaders
President Joe Biden touted U.S. climate investments at a virtual White House climate summit. But Biden's message Thursday was challenged by the U.N. secretary-general. Antonio Guterres said in a a video for the White House summit that expanded oil and gas drilling and other policies by the U.S...
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Closing arguments conclude in conspiracy trial against former Fugees member | CNN Politics
The case against former Fugees rapper Pras Michel, accused of playing a central role in a geopolitical conspiracy spanning two US presidencies, will be in the hands of the jury Monday morning.
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GOP lawmakers urge Biden to stop sending ‘unrestrained’ aid, weapons to Ukraine
A coalition of GOP lawmakers has urged the Biden administration to stop sending “unrestrained” aid and weapons to Ukraine amid its ongoing war with neighboring Russia. “We write to express concern…
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Sudan’s RSF announces 72-hour ceasefire amid Khartoum fighting
World leaders have been calling on Sudan’s warring factions to call a ceasefire for Eid al-Fitr which starts on Friday.
White House says McCarthy debt ceiling plan would kill thousands of green jobs in GOP districts
The White House is fighting Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling plan by singling out green factory projects at risk in Republican districts.
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GOP tries to paint Biden’s labor nominee as radical, hoping to turn Dem votes against her
Labor Secretary hopeful Julie Su defended her record as a federal and state labor official as some key moderates kept mum about whether they would support her.
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U.S. News & World Report delays law, medical school rankings amid inquiries from schools
U.S. News and World Report is delaying its law and medical school rankings, amid an influx of inquiries from schools about how the data is collected, the company said on Wednesday. U.S. News said i…
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Senators briefed on Pentagon leak, stunned by lack of controls over sensitive intelligence - Washington Examiner
‘A WHOLE HOST OF QUESTIONS’: Senators who received a classified briefing on the leak of hundreds of highly-classified documents, allegedly by a low-ranking Air National Guardsman, emerged shocked by the lax enforcement of rules designed to protect the nation’s secrets. “I think there are a whole...
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Appeals court grants temporary delay in Manhattan D.A. effort to block ex-prosecutor's congressional testimony
Former Mark Pomerantz was subpoenaed by the House Judiciary Committee and scheduled to appear Thursday morning.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy addresses Mexican congress, denounces critics
Ukrainian president slammed politicians who seek ‘some sort of populism’ by dismissing his country’s pursuit of peace.
Lachlan Murdoch drops defamation lawsuit against Australian news website
Fox Corp CEO Lachlan Murdoch dropped a defamation lawsuit against an Australian news site over an opinion piece he said accused him of complicity in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, saying the defendant was trying to generate publicity.
Trump hasn't decided if he will attend E. Jean Carroll rape defamation trial, lawyer says
Trump and E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of rape, faced a deadline to tell the judge about their attendance plans for the upcoming trial.
Durbin asks Roberts to testify on Supreme Court ethics flaps
The chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee invited the chief justice to a May 2 hearing.
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Kansas senator takes first step toward impeaching Mayorkas - Washington Examiner
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced a no-confidence resolution against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday, marking the first effort in the Senate to mirror impeachment efforts in the House. Marshall has been a strong critic of Mayorkas's handling of the immigration...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden urged to deliver 'historic' arms control speech at G7 summit in Japan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Two dozen arms control advocates have urged President Joe Biden to use next month's G7 summit in Hiroshima, which was hit by the first U.S. atomic bombing of World War Two, to reaffirm a U.S. commitment to nuclear disarmament and readiness for arms control talks with Russia...
AI's pandemonium leaves global leaders scrambling
As officials from Washington to Brussels to Beijing scramble to put new checks on the technology, getting them aligned is emerging as its own big challenge.
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Tennessee gun-control push at crossroads as proposal stalls
Chances are shrinking fast for a key gun-control proposal to make it out of the Tennessee Legislature.
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AP image of Mariupol hospital attack wins World Press Photo
Associated Press photographer Evgeniy Maloletka has won the World Press Photo of the Year for his harrowing image of emergency workers carrying a pregnant woman through the shattered grounds of a maternity hospital in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol in the chaotic aftermath of a Russian attack...
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Mexican president blasts US for allegedly spying on it after cartel arrests
The U.S. announced charges against 28 members of the Sinaloa cartel, and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador insists the information could only be obtained by spying.
Muslims end Ramadan, begin holiday amid war, reconciliation
Large parts of the Muslim world are preparing to celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and the start of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, but the festivities are overshadowed in many parts of the region by conflict and tragedy. In Sudan, the joy of the coming holiday was eclipsed by...
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‘Pissed off’: Rutgers unions mull resuming strike amid mounting frustration over finalizing contract
Rutgers resumed classes on Monday after a historic faculty strike which included 9,000 workers in three unions, impacting Rutgers’ approximately 67,000 students.
www.politico.comHouse Republicans look to dismantle Biden's climate change law
On Wednesday, House Republican leaders unveiled a budget proposal that would roll back all federal spending enacted since 2021, including the $370 billion in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocated to address climate change.
Colorado school bus driver faces 30 child abuse charges after seen braking hard in video
A Colorado school bus driver faces 30 counts of child abuse after he braked hard in an apparent attempt to teach students on the bus a lesson.
US-made Patriot guided missile systems arrive in Ukraine
Ukraine's defense minister says U.S.-made Patriot missiles have arrived in Ukraine. The missiles will provide Kyiv with a long-sought new shield against the Russian airstrikes that have devastated cities and civilian infrastructure. The U.S. agreed in October to send the surface-to-air systems...
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House GOP fractured on McCarthy debt proposal: Report - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is in danger of not passing his proposed debt ceiling bill after multiple House Republicans indicated they would not sign the bill as it currently stands. McCarthy rolled out his 320-page proposal on Wednesday, but some Republicans, including Reps. Nancy Mace...
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Oklahoma sheriff caught on tape talking about physically confronting local DA, killing reporters
The Oklahoma sheriff boasted about physically confronting the local district attorney and threatening to “whoop his arse,” newly released audio revealed.
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Mike Lindell ordered to pay $5M for losing 'Prove Mike Wrong' election data challenge
An arbitration panel found Robert Zeidman had proved that data Lindell said was from the 2020 election was not, and ordered the MyPillow founder to pay up.
www.nbcnews.comRepublican Josh Hawley Grills Biden’s Energy Secretary Over Agency Staff Trading Oil Stocks
The right-wing senator previously proposed banning Congress members from trading stocks, which Jennifer Granholm said she "would not object to."
More peril for Trump in Georgia probe than New York indictment: AP-NORC poll
Former President Donald Trump has emerged largely unscathed politically from his New York indictment. But a new poll suggests that investigations in Georgia and Washington could prove more problematic with the public. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey finds that...
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Tesla share price tanks nearly 10 percent on Musk comments
Tesla has already slashed prices six times this year and chief Elon Musk suggested more such moves ahead.
GOP’s debt-limit plan would gut Biden’s climate law. White House's response: 'Jobs'
The proposal from Speaker Kevin McCarthy would repeal the Inflation Reduction Act's green energy incentives. But much of that money is going to red states, Democrats counter.
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Strikes cripple German rail network, four airports
Rail workers went on strike across Germany on Friday, mostly bringing national operator Deutsche Bahn's services (DBN.UL) to a halt in the morning hours, as protests over pay in Europe's largest economy widened.
House Republicans pass bill to ban transgender women, girls from school sports teams
House Republicans on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to prohibit transgender women and girls from participating in female athletic programs, moving to the national stage an issue that has thus fa…
thehill.comBiden thanks Colombia for hosting Venezuelan refugees, eyes deeper partnership
U.S. President Joe Biden praised Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday for his country's treatment of refugees from Venezuela and for his commitment to democracy and human rights. During a meeting at the White House, Biden said the United States and Colombia could deepen their...
Man pleads no contest in killing of Detroit radio anchor Jim Matthews
Matthews, the WWJ-AM overnight anchor, was found bludgeoned with a hammer in September.
www.nbcnews.comJudge rules Trump free to skip rape accuser's trial, jurors won't hear why
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Donald Trump is free to skip a New York trial over accusations he raped a writer nearly 30 years ago, but jurors will for now not be told his absence was meant to avoid snarled traffic and heavy security, a federal judge ruled on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan in...
'Marriage is hard': Michelle Obama opens up about 30 years with former President Barack Obama
Michelle Obama in a new wide-ranging interview with Gayle King opened up about her marriage and discussed abortion rights and gun control.
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Tester reelection chances improve after Montana GOP tables election bill - Washington Examiner
The Montana state legislative committee blocked a Republican proposal to alter the state's 2024 U.S. Senate primary, recommending a new law that would limit participation in the general election to just two people. The proposed law would have effectively eliminated third-party candidates and...
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Why SpaceX's Starship rocket matters even after self-destruction
Even though SpaceX's Starship rocket launch on Thursday didn't go according to plan, here's how it could change space exploration.
Cheat sheet: What’s in Republicans’ sweeping 320-page debt limit proposal
House Republicans this week unveiled a sprawling 320-page proposal to raise the debt limit and are sprinting toward a vote next week. The sweeping bill lays out a proposal to raise the debt c…
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The soft-power campaign of Sudan’s RSF leader ‘Hemedti’
Leader of the Rapid Support Forces has used global public relations firms to convince observers he is a force for good.
China's crackdown on deepfakes doesn't stop its apps from finding U.S. audience
China’s new deepfake rules went into effect in January, but China-based companies continue to offer deepfake apps for download in the U.S.
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Man accused of shooting 6-year-old neighbor, parents arrested in Florida
Authorities say a North Carolina man accused of shooting and wounding a 6-year-old girl and her parents has been arrested in Florida. A neighbor says the Tuesday night shooting near Gastonia happened after children tried to retrieve a basketball that rolled into 24-year-old Robert Louis...
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Russia forces Ukrainian children to attend 'military patriotic education' camps in Crimea: defense official
A top Ukrainian official has accused Russia of intensifying its efforts to force children in occupied areas of Ukraine to receive "military patriotic education" by sending them to camps in Crimea.
Elon Musk's Starship explodes minutes after first test flight's liftoff
SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft exploded minutes after liftoff in an uncrewed test flight from South Texas on Thursday, cutting short a key step in Elon Musk's development of a rocket vessel to eventually take humans to the moon and Mars.
1 American dead in Sudan as U.S. readies troops for potential embassy evacuation amid heavy fighting
Heavy fighting broke out earlier this month as two rival generals battle for control of the country.
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Open marijuana use is socially acceptable, most say
Americans divided on whether they would want a licensed recreational marijuana business in their neighborhood.
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WH analysis of GOP deficit plan: job losses, poorer kids
The White House has gone through House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s plan to trim the deficit and its conclusion is that “the math is simple, but unforgiving." It estimates a deep 22% cut to non-defense spending that would leave children poorer, veterans sicker, families hungrier and housing more...
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Chipmaking tool firms expect boom in China sales despite export rules
Two companies that make tools for manufacturing chips said that they expect sales to China to boom later this year despite U.S. export restrictions on equipment used to make cutting-edge semiconductors.
Here’s what’s in the House GOP debt limit bill | CNN Politics
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has unveiled his plan to address the nation’s looming debt ceiling drama, offering to raise the borrowing cap by $1.5 trillion to prevent a default.
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North Korea calls its nukes 'stark reality,' criticizes G-7
North Korea’s foreign minister has called the Group of Seven wealthy democracies a “tool for ensuring the U.S. hegemony” as she lambasted the group’s recent call for the North’s denuclearization. The top diplomats from G-7 nations on Tuesday had condemned the North’s recent ballistic missile...
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IRS whistleblower is 'not a political person,' has documents to support Hunter Biden allegations: attorney
The lawyer for the IRS whistleblower alleging the Biden administration is mishandling the federal investigation into Hunter Biden told Fox News on Thursday that his client is “not a political person" and does not have a “political agenda," but does have documents to support his allegations that...
Trade envoy Tai says US not seeking to 'decouple' from China
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says Washington is not seeking to decouple the American economy from China's and that U.S. trade sanctions against Beijing are “narrowly targeted.” Tai told reporters in Tokyo that the U.S. government is carrying out regular trade work with China, though...
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Families fear more delays in 2018 Texas school shooting case
Family members of those killed and wounded during a 2018 attack on a Texas high school are expressing concerns about possibly more delays in the case
Dead bodies line the streets amid fighting in Sudan; American confirmed among fatalities
Dead bodies lined the streets of the Sudan capital of Khartoum, as intense fighting between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces continued for a sixth day.
Tennessee Republican who voted to expel Democrats resigns after ethics violation
State Rep. Scotty Campbell stayed in office following the March ethics finding and on April 6 voted to expel Reps. Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, who have since been reinstated.
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Leading anti-abortion group calls Trump’s position unacceptable
A leading anti-abortion group on Thursday called it “morally indefensible” of former President Trump to say the issue should be decided at the state level and warned it would not suppor…
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Escalating Sudan fighting puts millions of children at risk
Nine children have been killed and more than 50 wounded since the conflict broke out on Saturday, UNICEF says.
Distrust in America: Small mistakes, deep fear — and gunfire
In suburban Detroit, it was a lost 14-year-old looking for directions. In Kansas City, it was a 16-year-old who went to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers.
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BuzzFeed News will shut down | CNN Business
BuzzFeed News, the Pulitzer Prize-winning digital news website that took the internet by storm roughly a decade ago and inspired jealousy from legacy media organizations, will shutter, BuzzFeed chief executive Jonah Peretti announced Thursday.
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Hawley says 'the great awokening' is destroying middle class, GOP not ready to fight back
Sen. Josh Hawley said the Republican Party is not prepared to fight the left's push to purge Christianity from U.S. culture.
North Dakota governor signs gender-affirming care ban for most minors | CNN Politics
North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill Wednesday banning gender-affirming care for most minors with the possibility of a felony for health care professionals who provide it.
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Son of wrestling legend 'The Million Dollar Man' charged in welfare scandal involving Brett Favre
Federal prosecutors say Theodore “Ted” DiBiase Jr. received millions in state aid intended for needy families but that the ex-wrestler used the funds to buy a vehicle and a boat.
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Tesla tumbles as investors balk at Musk's price-cutting spree
Tesla Inc's stock tumbled nearly 10% on Thursday after CEO Elon Musk signaled the electric vehicle maker will keep cutting prices to drive up demand, even after taking a painful hit to margins.
California researchers attempt ocean climate solution
Engineering faculty at the University of California Los Angeles say they have developed a technique that can remove carbon dioxide from seawater and produce green hydrogen, a clean fuel, in the process. The project is the latest effort by scientists who are increasingly looking to the ocean's...
apnews.com5 things to know about secretary of Labor nominee Julie Su
If confirmed, Julie Su would be the Biden administration’s first AAPI Cabinet secretary.
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Anti-domestic violence and gun groups unite to urge Supreme Court to reverse domestic violence ruling | CNN Politics
Marking a rare combination of resources, supporters of gun regulations and anti-domestic violence groups joined Thursday to urge the Supreme Court to reverse a federal appeals court opinion they say will make it easier for domestic abusers to obtain firearms.
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Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck fire highlights a growing EV risk
The images show smoke billowing from three tightly packed electric pickups in a Ford Motor holding lot in Dearborn, Michigan.
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OnPolitics: Will anti-trans messaging pay off for Republicans in 2024?
As 2024 approaches, Republicans have increased anti-transgender legislation and rhetoric.
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In Sudan, civilians are trapped and doctors in despair
Videos on social media show evacuated hospitals, trapped university students, and civilians sheltering under furniture.
China's foreign minister: Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China
China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Friday that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China, and that it is right and proper for China to uphold its sovereignty.
Anger at new retirement age fuels further protests in France
Hundreds of protesters opposed to France raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 have demonstrated in a southern town during a visit by President Emmanuel Macron. Scattered protests took place elsewhere around the country Thursday. Macron’s trip to Ganges comes amid a concerted effort by him...
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Why stock prices are rising and what experts say comes next
Stocks have rebounded even as recession worries loom.
Part party, part call to action: A look at pot holiday 4/20
It’s 4/20, the high holiday for marijuana enthusiasts, and it’s falling this year as the U.S. government reviews its cannabis policy and as more states have legalized the drug. People are lighting up Thursday for a celebration that traces its origins to some bell-bottomed California...
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Democrat, Republican join forces to ban members of Congress from trading stocks while on taxpayers' dime
Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Angie Craig, D-Minn., teamed up to introduce a bill that would ban members of Congress from trading stocks while on the taxpayers' dime.
Acclaimed Boston chef Barbara Lynch denies staff abuse claims
Former employees of top chef Barbara Lynch have accused her of physical and emotional abuse.
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Uganda’s President Museveni to return anti-LGBTQ+ bill to parliament | CNN
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni does not oppose a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill and plans to finalize it next week, Uganda’s ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), said on Thursday.
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Old NASA satellite plunges to Earth over Sahara Desert
An old NASA satellite that studied the sun has plunged back to Earth. The space agency said Thursday the spacecraft reentered the atmosphere over the Sahara Desert. Officials say they've received no reports of damage or injury from the return, which occurred in early morning in Sudan. Experts...
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Lawmakers address cannabis reform on 4/20
Bipartisan lawmakers heard from cannabis activists on the unofficial holiday of 4/20 as the majority of Americans believe marijuana should be legalized. NBC’s Julie Tsirkin has more from Capitol Hill and even spoke to actor Woody Harrelson who is urging Congress to act.
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 125th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
Cocaine-smuggling submarine reveals Europe's drug crisis
One secret boat took three men and $150m (£121m) of drugs from the Amazon rainforest to Spain.
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Fact check: Trump falsely claims Putin didn’t boast of Russia’s nuclear might during the Trump presidency | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has tried to mount an argument that he was a formidable deterrent to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the foreign leader Trump has for years been criticized for praising and defending. But Trump has been making a demonstrably false claim to support his case.
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Texan princess evicted from Rome villa, Caravaggio stays
A Texas-born princess has been evicted from a historic villa in Rome containing the only known ceiling painted by Caravaggio. Princess Rita Jenrette Boncompagni Ludovisi abandoned the Casino dell’Aurora off the swank Via Veneto on Thursday. It was hours after Carabinieri police arrived to...
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Sen. Fetterman tweets image holding 420 flag to acknowledge cannabis holiday
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., signaled his support of marijuana legalization, holding up a "420" flag, referencing the unofficial cannabis holiday.
Death row inmate Richard Glossip's murder conviction upheld by court
An attempt to halt Glossip's upcoming execution and get him a new trial was denied by an Oklahoma appeals court, which disagreed with the state attorney general's recent findings.
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LGBTQ rights groups sue Tennessee over ban on youth gender-affirming care
Three LGBTQ rights groups are suing the state of Tennessee over a new law that prohibits medical professionals from administering gender-affirming health care to transgender minors. In a lawsu…
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Early warning is first defense in India climate disasters
KOCHI, India (AP) — For deep sea fishermen Charlene Lenis, Jerome Beji and their 10-person crew, knowing when a cyclone is approaching can spell the difference between life and death.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene censored after calling Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas a 'liar'
A Republican-led committee withdrew comments from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after she called DHS chief Alejandro Mayorkas "a liar."
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Myanmar junta escalates brutal civilian killings | CNN
When its helicopter gunships and fighter jets rained fire and bombs on a village celebration last Tuesday, Myanmar’s military junta insisted it was targeting “terrorists.”
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Chief Justice Roberts declines invitation to testify about Supreme Court ethics
Justice Clarence Thomas has been mired in controversy over ties to a GOP donor.
Michigan Senate committee doles out $175M for Chinese-owned EV battery plant
A Michigan Senate committee granted final legislative approval to the allocation of $175 million in state funds for Chinese manufacturer Gotion's planned factory in Big Rapids.
Adams lawyers urge City Hall staff to watch their words
The mayor’s legal team advised employees to avoid public scrutiny by not discussing certain topics in writing, according to a recording obtained by POLITICO.
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When you give a worm weed, it gets the munchies, researchers find | CNN
Researchers found worms, like humans, engage in hedonic feeding — a phenomenon more commonly known as the munchies.
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US inventory: old forests cover area larger than California
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration has identified more than 175,000 square miles (453,000 square kilometers) of old growth and mature forests on U.S. government land and plans to craft a new rule to better protect the nation's woodlands from fires, insects and other side effects of clim
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Mexico's presidential jet sold to Tajikistan, in latest twist to political saga
Mexico's presidential jet has been sold to Tajikistan, the government said on Thursday, seemingly closing the final chapter on a political saga that President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador used repeatedly to assail the excesses of his predecessors.
Toronto airport gold heist: Police say C$20m of valuables stolen
How did an aircraft container full of valuables disappear from a cargo holding facility?
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Hungary adds honey, other products to Ukraine import ban
Hungary has added honey and certain meat products to a list of food items it has temporarily banned from being imported from Ukraine in an effort to relieve market pressures on Hungarian farmers. A government minister said Thursday that Hungary’s government has banned the import of 25 Ukrainian...
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Waco siege resulted in multiple deaths and government opposition
Law enforcement tried to serve a warrant on the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas, whom were suspected of stockpiling weapons. The 1993 seige resulted in multiple deaths.
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Fact check: Here’s the truth about crime in Manhattan | CNN Politics
As former President Donald Trump and his allies attack Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who is prosecuting Trump on felony charges of falsifying business records, the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing Monday in Manhattan to castigate Bragg for his handling of...
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Low tech makes cleaner water in Iowa; so what’s stopping it?
There's a low-tech remedy for the nitrate pollution affecting waterways in Iowa and elsewhere in the United States. Simple systems called bioreactors and streamside buffers help filter nitrates from rainwater before it can reach streams and rivers. And that's important because the nitrates...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis super PAC makes hires in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina
A superPAC supporting a potential Gov. Ron DeSantis White House bid reportedly made key hires in states such as Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.
Teen brothers among six charged in Alabama party killings
Four young partygoers were killed and 32 injured, but police still can't say what happened.
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Ukraine president calls leaders who stay neutral populist
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took a swipe Thursday at leaders who have adopted postures of neutrality regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine, calling them populists.
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April 20, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Ukraine’s “rightful place is in NATO,” during his first visit to Kyiv since Russia launched its full-scale invasion last year.
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Are you a Facebook user? You could get some settlement cash
Anyone in the U.S. who has had a Facebook account at any time since May 24, 2007, can now apply for their share of a $725 million privacy settlement that parent company Meta has agreed to pay. Meta is paying to settle a lawsuit alleging the world’s largest social media platform allowed millions...
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Biden could announce 2024 reelection run as soon as next week, aides say
President Joe Biden’s team has told allies they are ready to announce a run for reelection as soon as next week.
New bipartisan caucus in Congress condemns poisoning of Iranian girls
A new Congressional bipartisan caucus is condemning the Iranian government for the poisoning of school girls, which amplified the growth of criticism in Washington against the Islamic Republic.
Widow of man who died in custody of deputies in Oklahoma county where officials talked about lynching Black people sues sheriff
A Tulsa woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the McCurtain County sheriff and other local officials.
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EPA agrees to make Pennsylvania cut Chesapeake Bay pollution
BALTIMORE (AP) — Pennsylvania must minimize its outsized role in polluting the Chesapeake Bay, according to a proposed settlement agreement announced Thursday that would subject the state to increased oversight from federal environmental officials.
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House Republicans pass ban on transgender athletes competing with women, girls
House Republicans passed federal legislation on Thursday to ban transgender athletes from competing on school sports teams with women and girls.
Judge who suspended abortion pill failed to disclose interviews that discussed social issues | CNN Politics
The federal district judge who first suspended the US Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the so-called abortion pill mifepristone failed to disclose during his Senate confirmation process two interviews on Christian talk radio where he discussed social issues such as contraception and...
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US invests in alternative solar tech, more solar for renters
The Biden administration announced more than $80 million in funding Thursday in a push to produce more solar panels in the U.S., make solar energy available to more people, and pursue superior alternatives to the ubiquitous sparkly panels made with silicon. Community solar, which is set up for...
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Jean-Pierre gets defensive on Biden debt ceiling strategy, shifts blame to McCarthy
Reporters pressed White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre over President Biden's stance on the budget battle, asking whether the ball is "in his court" on the issue.
Big businesses rally to preserve their right to limit ex-workers’ job options
Corporate America is mobilizing to quash a sweeping FTC proposal that would prevent employers from limiting where their former staffers can work, citing the need to protect trade secrets.
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Yellen calls for better US-China relations as tensions rise
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has struck a conciliatory tone while talking about strained U.S.-China relations, saying the nations “need to find a way to live together.” Yellen on Thursday called for cooperation on "urgent global challenges” while supporting economic restrictions on China to...
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Twitter begins removal of legacy verified check marks
The step has prompted fears that users will have one less tool to distinguish known sources from impersonators or hoaxes.
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GOP lawmakers call on Biden to stop sending aid to Ukraine in new letter: report
GOP House and Senate lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden Thursday urging the administration to stop sending aid to Ukraine, stating it has only increased tensions with Russia.
Stock market today: Asian shares follow Wall Street lower
Shares are weaker in Asia after benchmarks dipped on Wall Street following mixed earnings reports from big companies and more signals the U.S. economy may be slowing. All regional benchmarks declined. Oil prices also fell. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% Thursday. Tesla weighed heavily on the market again...
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US transfers alleged al-Qaeda associate from Guantanamo Bay to Algeria | CNN Politics
The US transferred an alleged al-Qaeda associate from Guantanamo Bay to Algeria, the Defense Department announced Thursday, part of the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to close the prison facility.
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 4/20/2023
Stocks are closing lower on Wall Street Thursday, pulled down by big losses for Tesla and AT&T and signals that the U.S. economy may be slowing.
apnews.comBig businesses rally to preserve their right to limit ex-workers’ job options
Corporate America is mobilizing to quash a sweeping FTC proposal that would prevent employers from limiting where their former staffers can work, citing the need to protect trade secrets.
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IRS commissioner mum on alleged mishandling of Hunter Biden investigation: ‘very little I’m allowed to say’
IRS Commissioner Daniel Wefel told Sen. Marsha Blackburn during a meeting Thursday there was very little he could say regarding allegations of mishandling a probe into Hunter Biden.
McCarthy's debt limit bill praised by GOP conservatives, but centrists are skeptical
The legislation won praise from some of the far-right holdouts who tried to stop Kevin McCarthy from becoming speaker. He has just four GOP votes to spare before it collapses.
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Teen brothers among 6 arrested in deadly shooting at Sweet 16 birthday in Alabama
Four young people were killed in the shooting late Saturday night at a dance studio in the town of Dadeville, Alabama.
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DeSantis signs bill ending unanimous death penalty requirement after Parkland verdict backlash
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill ending the state’s requirement of a unanimous jury recommendation for a death sentence in a capital felony case. “Today, I signed legislation ensuring th…
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House GOP seeks to restart momentum on border security package but familiar sticking points emerge | CNN Politics
House Republicans are trying to restart momentum on a border security package that faced early opposition in the current Congress by beginning to move a slightly revamped package through the committee process on Wednesday, but early reactions indicate many of the same sticking points and hurdles...
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EPA proposes to ban most uses of toxic paint remover
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed on Thursday to ban most uses of a toxic chemical used in paint removal. The proposal would ban most industrial and commercial uses of methyl…
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DeSantis meets with military veterans at South Carolina coffee shop as 2024 race heats up
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis toured South Carolina on Wednesday, including a stop at a Summerville coffee shop where he chatted with military veterans and local law enforcement.
'We never have enough': Struggle for clean water in rural Mexico spotlights daily burden often taken on by women
The rural community of San Juan Tlacotenco is among 2 billion people around the world without access to clean and safe drinking water, a burden often taken on by women.
Texas man fired at police before surrendering to FBI for Jan. 6 charges: officials
A Texas man charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol allegedly shot at law enforcement ahead of his first court appearance and has been hit with an additional federal f…
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AOC, other Dems reintroduce trillion-dollar Green New Deal that would end fossil fuels
Democratic lawmakers including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., reintroduced the Green New Deal, sweeping legislation that would dramatically slash fossil fuel production.
Suspect in North Carolina shooting of 6-year-old girl and 2 adults in custody
Robert Louis Singletary turned himself in to authorities in Florida on Thursday, the Gaston County Police Department said.
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IRS supervisor: Biden administration mishandling Hunter Biden investigation
Correction: The possible whistleblower is a current IRS supervisor. An earlier headline on this article contained incorrect information. A possible whistleblower is accusing the Biden administratio…
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Louisville shooter left notes revealing part of his goal was to show how easily a mentally ill person can buy a gun in the US, sources say | CNN
About half an hour before opening for business, employees at the Old National Bank branch in downtown Louisville gathered for a morning board meeting. Within a minute, five of them would become America’s latest mass shooting casualties.
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European group that mails abortion pills to the U.S. says it saw enormous surge in requests this month
A Dutch physician who runs the service, Aid Access, said orders have jumped since a judge imperiled access to mifepristone.
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North Carolina lawmaker defends plan to ban drag shows when minors are present: 'Need to be guardrails'
Republican North Carolina state Rep. Jeff Zenger pushed back against accusations that a bill he filed to ban drag shows on public property and in front of minors is discriminatory.
‘Bullet holes everywhere’ at the scene of a quadruple murder in Maine, affidavit says | CNN
The woman who found the bodies of four people who were murdered at a home in Maine told police she saw “several firearms laying out” and “bullet holes everywhere,” according to a probable cause affidavit for the case.
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Body of Navy sailor who disappeared from Illinois bar found in Lake Michigan
Seamus Gray, 21, was last seen March 18 in Waukegan. Preliminary results from an autopsy indicate Gray drowned, the coroner’s office said.
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Richard Riordan, former Los Angeles mayor, dead at 92
Businessman and former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan has died at age 92.
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Want to get better sleep? Exercise for this long each day
Hoping to get better sleep tonight? Getting this amount of moderate aerobic exercise each day will help to see a benefit, according to a Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep researcher.
One-third of US households used government's free COVID test website: CDC
A new CDC report published Thursday found about one-third of households in the United States used the free at-home COVID test website set up by the Biden administration.
Racial gap in US stroke deaths widened during pandemic
The longstanding racial gap in U.S. stroke death rates widened dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. That's according to research published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stroke death rates increased for both Black and White adults in 2020 and 2021. But the...
apnews.comLost on abortion politics, Republicans struggle for a solution
Leading GOP lawmakers can't even agree on the most basic question: whether the federal government should get involved in abortion at all.
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Narcan nasal spray maker aims for over-the-counter price of less than $50 | CNN
Emergent, the maker of the opioid overdose antidote Narcan, said in a statement Thursday that it is aiming for an out-of-pocket price of less than $50 for its nasal spray product now that the US Food and Drug Administration allows for over-the-counter sales.
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Massachusetts town says Avian Flu detected among 24 dead swans
Massachusetts officials said the Avian Flu was detected among a cluster of dead swans recently found over several weeks.
1 in 3 US households utilized Biden administration’s free at-home COVID tests: CDC
Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. households used free at-home COVID-19 tests provided by the Biden administration, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday.…
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After fall of Roe, future doctors show less interest in training in states with abortion bans or as ob/gyns | CNN
The Supreme Court decision that overturned the federal right to an abortion created a patchwork of laws across the United States and widespread uncertainty. Among those with questions are the nation’s future doctors.
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Full-service abortion clinic opens in Wyoming amid attacks, legal battles
As the legal battle for abortion access remains ongoing in Wyoming, a full-service abortion clinic opened in the state on Thursday, nearly one year after the clinic suffered an arson attack. The We…
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DOJ charges 18 people — including doctors — in massive Covid health-care fraud takedowns
The alleged health-care fraud schemes involved false billing and theft from federal programs, fake Covid vaccine cards, and Covid test kits.
What does the science say about abortion pill 'reversal' treatment after ban is halted in Colorado?
A judge temporarily halted a ban on abortion pill "reversal" treatment after a ban was halted in Colorado. Experts say the regimen is unfounded and unproven.
Nevada Senate advances bill to preserve abortion protections
A spokesperson indicated Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo could sign the bill as written.
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US judge halts most talc lawsuits against J&J, stops trials
A U.S. judge on Thursday halted most of the tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and other talc products caused cancer and stopped any trials as part of a company subsidiary’s second attempt to settle cases in bankruptcy proceedings.
Fourth Marine recruit dies at Parris Island boot camp in two years
A Marine Corps recruit died earlier this week during a physical fitness test at boot camp in South Carolina, according to the service. Pfc. Noah Evans, 21, of Decatur, Ga., died Tue…
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The Supreme Court fight over an abortion pill: What's next?
The Supreme Court initially gave itself a deadline of Wednesday to decide whether women seeking access to a widely used abortion pill would face more restrictions while a court case plays out. But on the day of the highly anticipated decision the justices had only this to say: We need more time...
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What makes hair turn gray? "Stuck" stem cells play a role, researchers find
The research focused on cells in the skin of mice that are also found in humans, prompting hope that a cure for gray hair could be on the horizon.
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Inhalant involved in Aaron Carter's death needs more regulation, advocates say
Federal regulators, researchers and advocates disagree about the best way to discourage use of the inhalant difluoroethane, which played a role in singer Aaron Carter’s death.
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Pence: ‘I fully support efforts to take the abortion pill off the market’
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he “fully” supports efforts to take mifepristone, one of two drugs used for medication abortions, off the market. “The reality is that 20 years ago, the [Food …
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ChatGPT answered 25 breast cancer screening questions, but it's 'not ready for the real world' — here's why
Researchers from the University of Maryland created a list of 25 questions related to breast cancer screening guidelines — then submitted them to ChatGPT to gauge their accuracy. Here's what happened.
CEO questions whether parents who are primary caregivers are being ‘fair’ to employers and children | CNN Business
A Utah CEO who is demanding that many of his remote employees start working in the company’s offices says staff members must make sacrifices, and questions whether people who serve as primary caregivers for their children, specifically working mothers and single mothers, are doing right by both...
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UNICEF: 12.7 million children in Africa missed vaccinations
A new report from UNICEF says nearly 13 million children missed one or more vaccinations in Africa between 2019 and 2021 because of the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The situation has left the continent vulnerable to even more outbreaks of disease and facing a “child survival...
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Over-the-counter Narcan to cost less than $50 for a two-pack, company says
The opioid overdose reversal drug will be available without a prescription later this year, but experts fear the price could be too high.
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New study suggests Black women should be screened earlier for breast cancer | CNN
A new study on breast cancer deaths raises questions around whether Black women should screen at earlier ages.
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Want a healthy gut-brain connection? A nutritional psychiatrist says these foods can help
Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author of "This is Your Brain on Food," explains the surprising role our gut plays in maintaining mental health.
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Marijuana may make sleep worse, especially for regular users, study finds | CNN
Many people turn to marijuana to help them sleep, but emerging research is questioning that assumption.
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AI health care platform predicts diabetes with high accuracy but 'won't replace patient care'
Cedar Gate Technologies announced an artificial intelligence-based solution for health care providers said to predict diabetes risk with 80% accuracy. Fox News Digital spoke to company executives.
