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The fall of Rudy Giuliani: How ‘America’s mayor’ tied his fate to Donald Trump and got indicted
NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Giuliani glared across a Washington hearing room as a lawyer seeking his disbarment after the Jan. 6 insurrection asked: How did this man, celebrated as “America’s mayor” after 9/11, become a leader of an attempt to overturn a national election?Donald Trump calls off press conference where he said he would share report on Georgia election fraud claims
The former president said his lawyers would instead put "Irrefutable & Overwhelming evidence" in their legal filings over his latest indictment.
www.politico.comAuthorities investigating threats to grand jurors who indicted Trump in Georgia
Authorities in Georgia are investigating threats made against the grand jurors who indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 allies.
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China Evergrande seeks Chapter 15 protection in Manhattan bankruptcy court
China Evergrande , which is the world's most heavily indebted property developer and became the poster child for China's property crisis, on Thursday filed for protection from creditors in a U.S. bankruptcy court.
At Camp David, Biden aims to nudge Japan and South Korea toward greater unity in complicated Pacific
President Joe Biden is set to welcome the leaders of Japan and South Korea for the first summit of his presidency at the Camp David presidential retreat.
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Sinema calls for Biden admin and Tuberville to find 'middle ground' in abortion standoff
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., told attendees at a Greater Phoenix Chamber event that she has "volunteered" to find a solution to the standoff.
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U.S. gives final approval allowing F-16 training for Ukraine to begin
The Biden administration also promised to ‘expedite’ approval of sending jets from Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine.
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Trump asks judge to schedule his federal election interference trial for 2026
Former President Trump's legal team has requested that the judge overseeing his federal 2020 election interference case schedule his trial for April of 2026.
The identities behind the 30 unindicted co-conspirators in Trump’s Georgia case | CNN Politics
Fulton County’s sweeping indictment against former President Donald Trump and 18 additional co-defendants also includes details involving 30 “unindicted co-conspirators” – people who Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis alleges took part in the criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020...
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Maui Emergency Management Agency head resigns
The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) resigned on Thursday, citing health reasons, the Maui County government said on its Facebook page.
Biden campaign prepares counterpunches for GOP debate where he’ll be top target
President Joe Biden's reelection campaign is unleashing a TV ad and surrogate blitz to coincide with the first GOP presidential debate.
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Biden's approval rating on the economy stagnates despite slowing inflation, AP-NORC poll shows
President Joe Biden has devoted the past several weeks to talking up the positive impacts of his policies — but his efforts have yet to meaningfully register with the public.
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Analysis: Looming Trump trials are throwing judges into an election maelstrom | CNN Politics
Judges are being forced into an unprecedented and perilous spot in the middle of an already tempestuous presidential campaign because of rising acrimony over the criminal trials of Donald Trump.
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Ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark, charged in Georgia election probe, files motion opposing trial schedule
Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark has filed a motion opposing the proposed trial schedule following his indictment in the Georgia election interference probe.
Donald Trump indicted: Former president cancels Monday news conference on ‘overwhelming evidence of election fraud’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump canceled Monday's highly anticipated press briefing that he said would have included the release of a report he claimed should lead to his exoneration in the Georgia 2020 election case. Trump took to social media to announce the cancellation, claiming the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump lawyers seek April 2026 trial date in federal election subversion case
Lawyers for Donald Trump have asked a federal judge to set an April 2026 trial date in the case in Washington charging the former president with conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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DeSantis strategy for GOP debate: 'Defend Trump,' hammer Ramaswamy, according to memo
The memo was posted online by the GOP consulting firm behind a pro-DeSantis super PAC.
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Katie Britt under pressure to endorse Trump’s 2024 bid despite neutrality pledge - Washington Examiner
Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) is facing pressure to endorse former President Donald Trump’s 2024 bid before he, or someone else, wins the Republican presidential nomination. Supporters of the former president, who has developed a decisive lead in 2024 primary polls, have recently begun taking aim at...
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Russian war ships thwart Ukraine's attack near Crimea -Russian military
Two Russian war ships repelled a Ukrainian attack with an unmanned boat near Crimea on Thursday, the Russian defence ministry said.
Pro-DeSantis super PAC debate memo stirs anger and confusion from fundraisers and donors | CNN Politics
The apparent attempt by a super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to float potential debate talking points to the Republican’s presidential campaign has stirred confusion and anger from fundraisers and donors, multiple sources told CNN.
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Nikki Haley wants to be 'Madame President.' GOP voters aren't sold.
The only woman on the Republican debate stage debates how to run as a woman.
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Most Americans say Trump should face charges over 2020 election, poll finds
The poll was conducted just before Trump was hit with his latest indictment on charges of trying to reverse his loss to Biden in Georgia's 2020 election.
Five key issues to look out for at first US Republican debate
Candidates will look to narrow former President Donald Trump’s lead in race for 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Donald Trump indicted: Former DOJ official charged in Georgia case opposes March trial date - Washington Examiner
Former Department of Justice official Jeffrey Clark, one of the 19 charged in the case against former President Donald Trump in Georgia, opposes the case's trial beginning next March, according to a court document filed Thursday. Clark's attorney called Fulton County District Attorney Fani...
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This GOP presidential candidate has a higher favorability rating among Democrats than voters in his own party
A Quinnipiac University poll found that presidential candidate Chris Christie has a higher favorability rating among Democrats than voters in the Republican Party.
Canadian woman sentenced to nearly 22 years for 2020 ricin letter sent to Trump in White House
A Canadian woman has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for mailing a threatening letter containing the poison ricin to then-President Donald Trump at the White House.
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Los Angeles launching task force to address organized retail crime
Los Angeles is launching a new task force to address organized retail crime in the region, officials announced Thursday.
Conspiracy theorists gather at Missouri summit to discuss rigged voting machines, 2020 election
The hot button topic of discussion at My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell’s event in Springfield, Missouri was how 2020 election was rigged by corrupt voting machines.
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Inside the right’s effort to build a voter fraud hunting tool
Experts warn that EagleAI, a database that helps voters examine the voter rolls themselves, could drown election workers in unreliable reports of ineligible voters.
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House, Senate Republicans team up to crack down on FTC for destroying documents related to congressional probe
Top Republicans on Capitol Hill are pushing the FTC for answers after it was revealed that the agency destroyed documents related to a congressional probe.
Trump supporters post names and addresses of Georgia grand jurors online
A fringe website featured the purported names and addresses of the Fulton County grand jury that indicted Trump and 18 other people for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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US House Republicans seek Joe Biden's emails from National Archives
A Republican U.S. lawmaker heading a congressional probe into Hunter Biden's business dealings asked the National Archives on Thursday for emails between President Joe Biden and his 53-year-old son.
China's Xi calls for patience as Communist Party tries to reverse economic slump
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for patience in a speech released as the ruling Communist Party tries to reverse a deepening economic slump and said the West’s pursuit of material wealth led to “spiritual poverty.”
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At Camp David, Biden looks to cement a fragile truce
Improved relations between Japan and South Korea could bolster the president’s legacy — if they endure.
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Why Trump, other Georgia defendants might try to get cases removed to federal court
Former President Donald Trump is expected to file a motion to move his Georgia indictment to federal court, which experts said could have some advantages.
China's state banks seen selling dollars for yuan in London and New York hours
China's major state-owned banks were seen busy selling U.S. dollars to buy yuan in both onshore and offshore spot foreign exchange markets this week, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, in an attempt to slow the yuan's depreciation.
Judge rules Florida law banning some Chinese property purchases can be enforced
A federal judge is refusing to block a new Florida law that bans citizens of China and some other countries from purchasing property in large swaths of Florida.
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Americans overwhelmingly oppose Biden’s handling of the economy, poll finds
President Biden's approval rating on the economy remains desperately low, despite his efforts to promote the "Bidenomics" message from the White House.
Maui official defends not using sirens during deadly wildfires
Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator Herman Andaya said the protocol is to use the coastal sirens only during tsunami warnings, and not during wildfires.
Trump campaign on attacking DeSantis: ‘This is what happens to disloyal people’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump's campaign indicated on Thursday that Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has been the largest target for Trump during the 2024 race because of his disloyalty. DeSantis War Room, an account that handles rapid response for his campaign, asked in a social media post why DeSantis...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS sanctions Russian operatives accused in the poisoning of Putin critic Alexei Navalny
The U.S. has imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on four Russian intelligence operatives accused of direct involvement in the 2020 poisoning of Alexei Navalny, a Russian politician and corruption investigator who is one of President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest critics.
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Striking writers take antitrust aim at Disney, Amazon, Netflix
The striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) on Thursday urged federal regulators to increase their oversight of the streaming media business, saying Walt Disney , Amazon.com and Netflix had amassed too much power.
Another Los Angeles 'flash rob' swarms store, swipes $100K worth of merchandise
About a dozen people in hooded sweatshirts and masks entered the shop and ransacked displays before they took off and fled in multiple vehicles, police said.
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National Guard general under investigation for misconduct greeted President Biden in Utah
The Utah National Guard's top general would be fired days later for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.
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Ukraine taking heavy casualties 10 weeks into its counteroffensive
There is mounting evidence that Ukraine has been taking heavy casualties in its counteroffensive, which began roughly ten weeks ago.
YouTube defeats racial bias lawsuit by Black, Hispanic content creators
A U.S. federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit accusing YouTube of restricting or removing videos from Black and Hispanic content creators because of their race.
New York City suggests housing migrants in jail shuttered after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration wants to house migrants in a notorious federal jail that was closed after disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide there led to its squalid conditions being deemed unsafe for humans.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 541
As the war enters its 541st day, these are the main developments.
Ice cream prices double in a month as Argentina battles inflation
When Ernesto Acuna, a convenience store owner in Buenos Aires, received the new price list this week from his supplier of the snacks, condiments, sodas and ice creams he sells, he was shocked to find costs on some had risen 60% since late July.
Analysis: Trump’s allies have long faced legal troubles, but this time is different because he is too | CNN Politics
The power of the presidency always lures those seeking reflected glory. And Donald Trump’s riotous palace court – renowned for lax Oval Office walk-in privileges – was a pageant of characters who might normally have gotten nowhere near a president.
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Hilary track and updates: 1st ever tropical storm watch issued in Southern California
Hilary, now a powerful Category 4 hurricane, is expected to make landfall in Mexico's Baja California on Sunday.
Texas woman accused of threatening to kill judge overseeing Trump election case and a congresswoman
"If Trump doesn't get elected in 2024, we are coming to kill you," prosecutors allege the woman said.
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Blue light-blocking glasses don't protect eyes or improve sleep, study finds
Sellers claim the glasses can improve sleep and protect against eyestrain. Research says they don’t.
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Robyn Epps worked for Dominion Enterprises, not Dominion Voting Systems | Fact check
Dominion Enterprises and Dominion Voting Systems said they are not associated with one another. Robyn Epps worked for the former company until 2018.
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LA leaders announce regional retail crime task force following spate of viral flash mob robberies
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and law enforcement leaders from the area vowed to catch the retail thieves that are terrorizing stores and shoppers.
Most of West Africa ready to join standby force in Niger: ECOWAS
ECOWAS commissioner says all member states will join the force except those under military rule and Cape Verde.
Florida man who attacked officers with flagpole at Capitol riot gets 4 years in prison
A Florida man who used a flagpole to attack officers who were trying to defend the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
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US to impose tariffs on tin mill steel from Canada, China, Germany
The U.S. Commerce Department on Thursday said it will impose preliminary anti-dumping duties on tin-plated steel imports from Canada, Germany and China, sparing five other countries in a decision that drew some relief from food can manufacturers that had feared higher tariffs.
Super PAC's debate advice for DeSantis' revealed, and more takeaways from the trail
A slew of documents drawing back the curtain on Florida Gov. Ron Desantis GOP debate preparation were published online.
Moderna's updated COVID vaccine effective against 'Eris' variant in humans
Moderna said on Thursday an initial study data showed its updated COVID-19 vaccine to be effective against the "Eris" and "Fornax" subvariants in humans.
Execution set for Florida man convicted of killing two women he met at beach bars in 1996
A man convicted of killing two women he met at beach bars in the Florida Panhandle in 1996 is set to be executed.
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Canada wildfire: Evacuees flee Yellowknife as fire nears northern city
Thousands of residents crowded roads and airports as a wildfire threatens the city's outskirts.
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What to know about Trump’s criminal indictment in the Georgia election subversion case | CNN Politics
State charges unsealed earlier this week against Donald Trump and 18 others in the Georgia election subversion probe opened a new chapter in the former president’s post-White House legal saga and forced the nation to turn its attention to yet another complex criminal case concerning efforts to...
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Abbott is wrong to define unlawful immigration at Texas border as an 'invasion', Feds say
The Justice Department argues that Abbott's actions to deter unlawful crossings usurp the constitutional authority of the federal government.
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Canada wildfires: what are the causes and when will it end?
More than 20,000 people in Yellowknife were evacuating the northern Canadian city as fire crews on Thursday battled to keep wildfires from reaching the city - the latest chapter in the country's worst fire season ever.
Utah man shot by FBI brandished gun and frightened Google Fiber subcontractors in 2018, man says
A Google Fiber subcontractor told KSL-TV that the man killed by FBI agents trying to arrest him for threatening to assassinate the president had waved a gun at workers five years ago as they worked near his home.
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‘A last resort’: Maui’s emergency management director repeatedly downplayed sirens, records show
Since the wildfires that killed more than 100 people this month, some survivors have said some of the victims could have made it out had the sirens sounded.
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Governor, attorney general split over housing migrants in New York
The two New York Democrats are clashing over the state’s migrant crisis.
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S&P 500, Dow gain on boost from Cisco
Wall Street's main indexes closed lower after choppy trading on Thursday as losses in healthcare stocks eclipsed gains in Cisco and energy stocks, while upbeat economic data kept alive fears of interest rates remaining higher for longer.
Florida man who attacked officers with flagpole at Capitol riot gets 4 years in prison
A Florida man who used a flagpole to attack officers who were trying to defend the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to four years in prison
Southern Baptist leader resigns from top administrative post for lying on his resume about schooling
Willie McLaurin, a Tennessee pastor who served as chief executive of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, has resigned.
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There is another marine heat wave in US waters, this time in the Gulf of Mexico
Yet another heat wave is warming waters off the U.S. coasts as oceans worldwide endure warmer-than normal temperatures, experts say.
Is little-known Bernardo Arévalo President Biden's new border ally?
In Guatemala Election, Bernardo Arevalo win could be a win for Biden at the border.
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Trump scraps plans to release 'irrefutable report' claiming election fraud in Georgia
The former president also said he would no longer hold a “major news conference” Monday to highlight the report and counter the charges he faces in Fulton County.
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How a real Trump supporter unknowingly became the face of a fake liberal Twitter account | CNN Politics
Erica Marsh quickly rose to fame earlier this year as a viral left-wing voice on social media. Her incendiary tweets, often ultra-liberal and hyper-political, drew millions of views and the ire of conservatives, who pointed to her outlandish comments comparing Republicans to pedophiles and...
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Vivek Ramaswamy dismisses DeSantis memo that suggested calling him ‘fake’ - Washington Examiner
Republican 2024 presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy responded to a memo from a super PAC supporting Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) that urged the governor to “attack” the political newcomer. “I think the GOP sometimes, when you have professional politicians, they use attacks on other candidates as a...
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HRW, UN raise alarm over rape accusations against Sudan’s RSF
New York-based Human Rights Watch says it documented 78 victims of rape between April 24 and June 26.
Need gas after midnight? Don't stop in Hammond. New law closes stations until 5 a.m.
If you need gas during early morning hours in northwestern Indiana, don’t bother stopping in Hammond come November.
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Interior secretary accused of 'apparent ethical breaches' over oil and gas drilling ban
A government watchdog organization filed an IG complaint against Interior Secretary Deb Haaland alleging "apparent ethical breaches" regarding an oil and gas drilling ban.
Magnitude 6.3 quake shakes Colombian capital, one dead
A strong earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck the Colombian capital Bogota on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, prompting frightened residents to flee into the street and leading a woman to fall to her death.
FBI arrests Jan. 6 rioter who confessed to assaulting an officer in front of courthouse
Ronald Alfred Bryan, 70, was one of the first people who charged the police line on the steps of the Capitol on Jan. 6, authorities said.
www.nbcnews.comAuthorities charge 9 current and former California police officers in corruption case
Federal authorities have charged nine current and former California police officers in a corruption investigation. U.S.
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Donald Trump indicted: Trump team asks for trial date over two years after date prosecutors requested - Washington Examiner
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump proposed a trial date for his federal election interference case on Thursday, requesting the trial to begin in April 2026, more than two years after federal prosecutors requested. The former president's legal team claimed they would need more time to...
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LA police campaigned against Karen Bass. Now she wants to give them a raise.
In an interview, Bass said it should be no surprise she backs a bigger, better paid police force.
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Singapore arrests 10 foreigners, seizes S$1 bln assets in money laundering probe
Singapore police have arrested 10 foreigners for alleged money laundering and forgery offences, in a case involving about S$1 billion ($737 million) of cash, properties, luxury cars and other assets.
OnPolitics: Will Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene be the 2024 GOP ticket?
Greene said it would be an “honor” if she was asked to be Trump’s running mate.
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Fears of predatory land grabs mount in the ashes of Maui, opening old wounds | CNN Business
The threat of predatory outsiders swooping in to buy up property under the ashes of Maui is sparking outrage and opening old wounds for locals.
www.cnn.comChina's government tries to defuse economic fears after real estate developer's debt struggle
China’s government is trying to reassure jittery homebuyers after a major real estate developer missed a payment on its multibillion-dollar debt, reviving fears about the industry’s shaky finances and their impact on the struggling Chinese economy.
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Kirby: No signs North Korea is using Travis King as propaganda or bargaining chip but would ‘not be out of character’ | CNN Politics
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Thursday that it “would not be out of character” for North Korea to use US soldier Travis King as a propaganda tool or bargaining chip.
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Wildfire evacuees frustrated by Facebook news ban in Canada
Canadians are using Facebook to share information on fire updates but Meta's news ban is a hurdle.
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Top Republican slams DeSantis debate strategy, predicting Trump will ‘steamroll the field’ - Washington Examiner
Top Republican leaders and key Trump allies are hitting out against Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) after his debate prep notes were published online, criticizing the presidential candidate for committing malpractice ahead of the first high-stakes GOP debate next week. House GOP Conference Chairwoman...
www.washingtonexaminer.comAlabama medical marijuana licenses put on temporary hold again
An Alabama judge says he will temporarily block the state from issuing licenses to grow and distribute medical marijuana as he reviews an allegation that the state commission illegally deliberated in secret before selecting winners.
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British Columbia under province-wide state of emergency due to 'unprecedented' wildfires: Officials
British Columbia is under a province-wide state of emergency due to 'unprecedented' wildfires, premier David Eby announced during a Friday night presser.
Cruz demands Anheuser-Busch 'cooperate' with investigation into Dylan Mulvaney controversy
Senate Commerce Committee ranking member Ted Cruz, R-Texas, sent a letter to Anheuser-Busch's CEO to demand the company comply with the committee's probe into the Dylan Mulvaney controversy.
Socialist wins key Spanish parliament vote that could pave way for new center-left government
Spain’s newly elected Parliament has voted by a majority to elect a Socialist candidate as chamber speaker, breathing some life into acting Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez´s aspirations to form another leftist government.
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Central Valley farmers are having a climate reckoning
One of California's thirstiest, Trumpiest water districts is going through a political transformation.
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Could Trump pardon himself if convicted of Georgia charges? Experts weigh in
Experts told Fox News Digital that former President Donald Trump cannot pardon himself on state charges in Georgia but incarcerating him for those crimes as president could be complicated and unlikely.
Gov. Tony Evers to lead trade mission to Europe in September
Gov. Tony Evers is set to lead a trade mission to Europe in September. The governor's office announced the trip Thursday.
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Bungalows, cars seized in Singapore's billion-dollar swoop on money laundering
Singapore's police said they have seized S$1 billion ($734.32 million) in assets from a gang of foreigners laundering proceeds from organised crime, including plush bungalows in the most sought-after addresses, bundles of cash, luxury cars, jewellery, handbags and gold bars.
Iran arrests women's rights activists ahead of 'Woman, Life, Freedom' anniversary
Iranian officials say 2 women's rights activists were arrested by security forces in the northern Iranian province of Gilan Wednesday.
Hate speech watchdog misses Judiciary deadline but says it aims to ‘set the record straight’ on censorship inquiry - Washington Examiner
A nonpartisan hate speech watchdog explained themselves in a letter to House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) on Thursday, claiming GOP lawmakers that believe the group censors conservatives on social media do not understand its mission. The Center for Countering Digital Hate responded to...
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Abused and stalked, US election workers are bracing for 2024
Threats to blow up polling stations. Police protection. Ballot counters in hiding. A grim new reality.
www.bbc.comDistrict attorney drops at least 30 cases that involved officers charged in death of Tyre Nichols
A district attorney in Tennessee has said his office has dropped 30 to 40 cases involving the five former officers who have been charged with second-degree murder in the January beating death of Tyre Nichols.
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Georgia state senator moves toward impeaching DA Fani Willis over Trump charges
Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore is demanding a special legislative session to consider the impeachment of Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis.
More than 60 Senegalese migrants are feared dead on a monthlong voyage to Spain
More than 60 migrants are feared dead after a Spanish fishing vessel rescued a boat off Cape Verde that originally had more than 100 people aboard.
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Trump seeks to delay federal election case until April 2026
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are requesting that the federal election interference trial not begin until April 2026 so they have enough time to prepare.
Biden’s approval rating for the economy remains at about a third, poll finds
The Biden administration has hit hard the president’s economic policy, known as “Bidenomics,” amid falling inflation, steady job growth and diminished talk of a forthcoming recession.
www.politico.comNew Hampshire sheriff charged with theft, perjury and falsifying evidence
The New Hampshire attorney general says a sheriff has been arrested and charged with eight felonies as part an investigation into accusations he misused county credit cards.
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Mom drowns attempting to save son who slipped into waters in New Hampshire
A 10-year-old boy slipped into a swift river and his mother drowned after she jumped in to attempt to save him
Niger's neighbors running out of options as defense chiefs meet to discuss potential military force
West African defense chiefs are meeting to discuss the crisis in Niger after coup leaders there ignored their deadline to step down, leaving the region’s countries with few options in their effort to restore democratic rule.
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Hawaii official blasted online and blamed for delayed response to Maui fires - Washington Examiner
One Hawaii official became viral online as people pointed the finger at him for the response to the four fires in Maui. M. Kaleo Manuel is the Department of Land and Natural Resource's deputy director for water resource management. When the Honolulu Civil Beat published a story citing sources...
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Trump proposes April 2026 trial in federal election subversion case | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump is asking the federal judge overseeing special counsel Jack Smith’s criminal election subversion case against him to set the trial for April 2026.
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DeSantis allies urge him to defend Trump at Republican debate
Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis should defend former President Donald Trump at the first Republican primary debate and go on the attack against campaign rival Vivek Ramaswamy, the main outside spending group supporting his candidacy wrote in a series of memos.
Belarus declares 19th Century nationalist poems 'extremist'
The move comes as part of a deepening crackdown by authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko.
www.bbc.comSuspect in New Jersey councilwoman's slaying indicted on murder, weapons charges
A church associate charged with gunning down a New Jersey councilwoman has been indicted on murder and weapons charges.
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California drops effort to block researcher from testifying in education case
State attorneys had tried to stop a Stanford professor from criticizing California’s response to learning loss.
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Court documents allege ‘elder financial abuse’ of Sen. Dianne Feinstein | CNN Politics
A petition filed in San Francisco Superior Court alleges that California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein has been the victim of “elder financial abuse” with regard to the management of a trust.
www.cnn.comPakistan elections could be delayed as election body needs 4 months to draw new constituencies
Pakistan’s election oversight body says parliamentary elections must be delayed because it needs four months to redraw constituencies to reflect the recently held census.
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Snow White actress’s remarks may have ‘huge impact on ticket sales,’ experts say - Washington Examiner
Remarks from actress Rachel Zegler have resurfaced online and have the potential to hurt Disney's pockets. Zegler was cast as the titular character of the live-action remake of Snow White. While the actress is currently on strike, along with the rest of the Screen Actors Guild American...
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Hunter Biden tax charges dismissed by federal judge following plea deal breakdown
A federal judge in Delaware has dismissed the misdemeanor tax charges against Hunter Biden, a move that was expected after his plea deal fell through last month.
'Helping others up to the very end': Family believes missing Lahaina man likely died trying to help neighbors
The family and friends of Joe Schilling believes the 67-year-old Lahaina resident died trying to help his fellow neighbors.
Trump seeks trial on election interference charges in 2026
His lawyers' bold proposal for a 2.5-year delay stands in stark contrast to prosecutors’ call for a trial to begin in January 2024.
www.politico.comIn a bid to unseat the long-ruling ANC, 7 South African parties reach a coalition agreement
Seven opposition parties in South Africa have reached an agreement to form a coalition in a bid to unseat the ruling African National Congress if it fails to win a majority in next year's general election.
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Private jet in Malaysia crash-lands along highway, killing 10: video
At least 10 people are dead near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday after a small private jet crash-landed on a highway there, striking a motorcycle and a car.
Brazilian hacker claims Bolsonaro asked him to hack into the voting system ahead of 2022 vote
A Brazilian hacker claims then-President Jair Bolsonaro asked him to hack the country’s electronic voting system to expose its alleged weaknesses ahead of the 2022 presidential election.
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Tax charges from defunct Hunter Biden plea deal dismissed, so probe can move forward | CNN Politics
A federal judge in Delaware dismissed two tax misdemeanor charges against Hunter Biden that were filed as part of his now-defunct plea deal, paving the way for special counsel David Weiss to potentially bring more charges in another jurisdiction as part of his continuing probe.
www.cnn.comNigeria says 36 soldiers killed in an ambush by an armed group and a related helicopter crash
Nigeria's military says it lost 36 soldiers in attacks blamed on armed gangs in the country's northern region.
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Uber driver who fled Iraq dodges bullets on DC streets - Washington Examiner
A Washington, D.C., Uber driver who fled Iraq found himself dodging bullets on the streets of the nation's capital over the weekend. The incident occurred around midnight Saturday morning near the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, an area known for a myriad of office buildings and several...
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North Carolina bans sex change surgery for minors after GOP overrides Dem governor’s veto
North Carolina has effectively banned sex change surgeries for minors after GOP lawmakers overrode opposition from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
Pascale Ferrier jailed for 22 years for mailing Donald Trump ricin
Pascale Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, said she regretted that her plan to "stop Trump" failed.
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Walmart and Target face similar problems — but only one is thriving
The two big-box retailers' fiscal second-quarter results had sharp differences, even as economic factors shape consumer spending.
Biden's fall Covid vaccine rollout for the uninsured won't include pharmacies at first
The administration doesn't expect to finalize contracts with pharmacies distributing the vaccine to the uninsured until mid-October, weeks after the shot is made widely available.
www.politico.comUN: North Korea is increasing repression as people are reportedly starving in parts of the country
The U.N. rights chief says North Korea is increasing its repression of human rights and people are becoming more desperate and reportedly starving in parts of the country as the economic situation worsens.
apnews.comNew Jersey can sue gun companies under public nuisance law, federal appeals panel rules
Judge Zahid N. Quraishi had temporarily blocked the law from taking effect earlier this year.
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Norovirus outbreak that sickened more than 300 people linked to an ill food handler at restaurant
A CDC report published Thursday found a norovirus outbreak linked to a restaurant in Illinois that sickened more than 300 people was likely caused by an ill food handler.
Republican Brad Chambers joins packed Indiana governor race - Washington Examiner
The former Indiana secretary of commerce announced he’s entered the state's 2024 governor's race, jumping into an already crowded Republican field. Brad Chambers stepped down from his position with the state and has now launched his campaign to succeed Gov. Eric Holcomb (R-IN), who is...
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California thieves caught on camera blatantly breaking and entering into parked cars in San Francisco
A driver trailed a pair of thieves on a robbery spree in San Francisco that spanned multiple blocks and involved a man hopping out of a vehicle and breaking into parked cars.
Connecticut official continues mayoral campaign despite facing charges in Jan. 6 case
A Connecticut alderman and mayoral candidate is pressing ahead with his campaign after being charged this week by federal prosecutors with illegally entering the U.S.
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Trump reacts to Georgia indictment for first time on camera: ‘I have four of them now’ | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday reacted for the first time on camera to the Georgia indictment that accuses him of being the head of a “criminal enterprise” to overturn the 2020 election, dismissing the criminal charges as a “witch hunt” and a “horrible thing for the country.”
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Former Navy SEAL seeking to oust three-term Democratic senator builds momentum with more big-name support
Republican Montana Senate candidate and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy has received an endorsement from former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, adding to his long list of big-name GOP backers.
Maui Strong: How to support wildfire relief efforts
To help drive donations for wildfire relief efforts on Maui, "Good Morning America" is highlighting how you can help support.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they wouldn't support Donald Trump in 2024, poll says
The recent poll found that Trump still has a strong grip among Republican voters ahead of the 2024 primary election.
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Former Indiana Commerce Secretary Brad Chambers joins the crowded Republican race for governor
Former Indiana Commerce Secretary Brad Chambers has entered the 2024 Indiana governor’s race, joining several Republicans in seeking their party’s nomination for the state’s top post.
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Fox News Poll: Voters sound off on what US should do when it comes to helping Ukraine
A new Fox News poll found the number of Americans saying the U.S. should be doing less to help Ukraine amid its war with Russia has grown.
Pakistan: More than 100 arrested after churches burned
Public gatherings in the area are also banned for seven days after violence in the city of Jaranwala.
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Doctor explains ADHD medication shortage and solutions as new school year begins - Washington Examiner
The shortage of medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder has popularized some alternative solutions. Dr. Marc Siegel appeared on America Reports on Thursday to further explain what caused the shortage and how parents can still help their children mitigate their symptoms from the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comNorth Carolina's governor visits rural areas to promote Medicaid expansion delayed by budget wait
Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has wrapped up several days of visiting rural counties to highlight their health care and economic needs and how he says getting Medicaid expansion soon can help with these challenges.
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White House counsel departing as House Republican investigations heat up
The White House announce its top counsel, Stuart Delery, who helped craft Biden's student loan handout and U.S.-Mexico border policy, would be leaving next month. His replacement was not announced.
Alabama Democratic Party infighting case should be dismissed, national party tells judges
The Democratic National Committee has asked a federal appeals court to dismiss a case centered on Alabama party infighting that could test the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
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Federal judge rejects push to block Florida Chinese land ownership law
The groups that challenged the law — which they called "racist" — said they intend to appeal the ruling.
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Mistrial declared in case of White father and son charged with attempted murder of Black FedEx driver | CNN
A mistrial was declared Thursday in the case of a White father and son charged with attempted murder of a Black FedEx driver who said he was chased and shot at while delivering packages in Brookhaven, Mississippi, last year.
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Police change narrative in Philadelphia officer-involved shooting, family calls for body-cam release
The family of a man killed in a police officer-involved shooting this week in Philadelphia is calling on officials to release body-camera video of the incident.
Biden angers social media users with refusal to offer details about his trip to Hawaii: 'Buffoon'
President Biden declined to offer details to reporters on Thursday about his upcoming trip to Hawaii following the devastating wildfires on the island of Maui.
UN says it will block road construction that would encroach on a buffer zone in divided Cyprus
The United Nations peacekeeping force in the ethnically divided Cyprus says it will block road construction by breakaway Turkish Cypriots that would encroach on a U.N.
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DeSantis ally has conflict-of-interest by serving on Disney district, legal opinion states
State law prohibits public employees from serving on the ethics commission.
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Senator demands Saudi PIF's Yasir Al-Rumayyan testify for LIV Golf-PGA Tour probe
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., ordered Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan to testify and provide information for an investigation.
Noem for vice president buzz heard ahead of rare Trump South Dakota visit: ‘Long list’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump will likely draw from a different pool of running mates in the 2024 presidential election than he did in 2016, with Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) being a serious contender. Trump, the front-runner for the Republican Party's presidential nomination in 2024, has a strong...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCommon arthritis drug could boost effectiveness of morning-after pill, study finds
Taking a common arthritis drug along with the morning-after pill Plan B could boost the contraceptive’s effectiveness.
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Hawaii tapping outside investigator as wildfire response scrutiny grows
The decision to hire an outside investigator comes as questions mount over whether emergency officials did enough to warn residents in Maui about the wildfires.
Rights group and UN experts single out Sudanese paramilitary with accusations of sexual violence
Sudan's powerful paramilitary has been singled out by a leading rights group and 30 United Nations experts with accusations of rape and sexual violence against women.
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Trump keeps sounding off on his indictments. His attacks could hasten the criminal trials
Trump's aggressive and targeted criticism related to his criminal indictments has prompted some legal experts to predict that he may face a gag order.
Trump is still untouchable - Washington Examiner
When former President Donald Trump was still a big general election gamble in January 2016, he said at a campaign stop in Iowa: "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn't lose any voters, OK? It's, like, incredible." He was right. His fans' devotion was...
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Twila Kilgore tapped as interim coach for US women's national soccer team
Twila Kilgore will serve as interim coach of the U.S. women’s national team following the resignation of coach Vlatko Andonovski
House Republicans subpoena Citibank over info shared with FBI after Jan. 6
The subpoena comes after a voluntary request to several financial institutions for the information.
Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 7.09% this week to highest level in more than 20 years
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level in 20 years. That's grim news for would-be homebuyers already facing high home prices caused a lack of supply.
apnews.comElectric cars face 'punitive' fees, new restrictions in many states
A growing number of conservative states are imposing new taxes on drivers using electric vehicle charging stations and trying to limit EV sales.
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Transgender women banned from women's chess events
The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.
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How Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ became a chart-topping conservative anthem | CNN
The viral hit about working-class woes topped the US Apple Music charts this week. Here’s how the song blew up, and why conservative politicians have embraced it.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 8/17/2023
Wall Street fell for a third straight day as rising yields in the bond market keep cranking up the pressure.
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Jobless claims numbers are sending a surprising message about the economy - Washington Examiner
The number of new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped by 11,000 to 239,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The labor market has been far outperforming the forecasts of most economists, and jobless claims, which are one of the most reactive metrics to...
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Minnesota school police officers express concerns over new restrictions on physical holds
Amid preparations for the return of students in Minnesota schools, concerns have arisen among officers assigned to schools due to new statewide restrictions on the use of physical holds.
Trump judge sets sealed hearing for special counsel's security request in documents case
Former President Donald Trump is charged in the criminal case with retaining classified documents at his Florida home after leaving the White House.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery rose $1.01 to $80.39 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for October delivery rose 67 cents to $84.12 a barrel.
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Marijuana and psychedelics use and binge drinking at ‘historic highs’: NIH - Washington Examiner
Marijuana and hallucinogen use, as well as binge drinking, reached "all-time highs" among Americans aged 35 to 50, according to a new report from the National Institutes of Health. Use of marijuana and hallucinogens, otherwise known as psychedelics, continued an upward trend among the age group...
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‘More than Shakespearean’: Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio on Giuliani’s downfall
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he had a 'sense of admiration' in the 1980s for how Giuliani brought down the Mafia.
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Manchin ranked most bipartisan senator as he faces tough 2024 path in conservative West Virginia
Sen. Joe Manchin is the most bipartisan senator, according to a nonprofit organization's annual rankings highlighting which lawmakers put politics aside to cross the aisle.
Teachers unions spent summer scheming how to bring liberal ideas into classrooms: Report - Washington Examiner
The nation's two largest teachers unions spent their summer conferences training their rank-and-file members on how to incorporate ideas of gender, sexuality, and critical race theory into the classroom, according to a new report. The Defense of Freedom Institute, a conservative think tank...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS escalates trade dispute with Mexico over limits on genetically modified corn
The U.S. government says it is formally requesting a dispute settlement panel in its ongoing fight over Mexico's limits on genetically modified corn. The U.S.
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Playbook PM: Leak lays bare DeSantis’ debate dilemmas
And Trump's lawyers advise against his planned press conference.
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Ukraine sees no hope for F-16s this year; Naftogaz CEO wants EU talks on Russia gas transit
Ukraine sees no hope for F-16s this year, while the Naftogaz CEO wants EU discussions on Russia gas transit.
Maui residents fill philanthropic gaps while aid makes the long journey to the fire-stricken island
Nonprofits and volunteers in Maui have cobbled together countless improvised and urgent solutions since the deadliest wildfire in over a century hit their community.
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Lloyd Austin orders changes at military academies after spike in sexual misconduct - Washington Examiner
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin called for a number of reforms to the military service academies to change harmful and illegal behaviors that are on the rise there.Austin sent a memo to top DOD officials on Wednesday responding to the findings of the 2023 Military Service Academy OSIE Report...
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Hate speech watchdog responds to Jim Jordan's inquiry to 'set the record straight' on alleged censorship
The Center for Countering Digital Hate responded to an inquiry from House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, denying accusations the group has acted to censor conservatives on X.
Bitcoin abruptly tumbles as much as 9% to just over $26,000 late Thursday
The virtual currency dropped sharply on Thursday evening.
Ron Forman, credited with transforming New Orleans' once-disparaged Audubon Zoo, to retire
The man credited with transforming New Orleans' Audubon Zoo from a wretched “animal prison” to a world-renowned showcase has announced plans to retire next year.
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Menendez approval drops amid latest federal investigation, poll finds
A majority of New Jerseyans believe the investigation affects his ability to serve the state.
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