Devon Archer, right, Hunter Biden’s former business partner, after testifying to the House Oversight Committee on July 31. Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images
Hunter Biden business associate testifies he has no knowledge of wrongdoing by Joe Biden
WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden’s business associate, Devon Archer, testified before the House Oversight Committee that he has no knowledge that then-Vice President Joe Biden changed U.S. foreign policy to help his son and that he's not aware of any wrongdoing by the elder Biden, according to transcripts of his testimony released Thursday.Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately failed attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power.
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Trump faces federal charges in court for efforts to overturn 2020 election | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump is appearing in a federal courthouse Thursday afternoon in Washington, DC, after being indicted by a grand jury in the special counsel’s investigation into attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Follow here for the latest live updates.
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Police, protesters gather outside federal courthouse where Trump arraigned
Police, scores of protesters and supporters of Donald Trump were all part of the scene outside the federal courthouse in D.C., where the former president was arraigned.
READ: Devon Archer interview transcript released by House Oversight panel
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee has released a transcript for its interview with Devon Archer, a former business associate of Hunter Biden. The 141-page document covers Archer̵…
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Devon Archer says Joe Biden discussed 'nothing' important with Hunter Biden business associates, transcript shows | CNN Politics
Hunter Biden’s former business partner told lawmakers, throughout his nearly five hours of testimony earlier this week, that “nothing” of importance was discussed the 20 times he recalled then-Vice President Joe Biden being placed on speaker phone during meetings with business partners...
www.cnn.comUS military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures
The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels.
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DeSantis accepts Newsom’s debate challenge: ‘Just tell me when and where’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Wednesday said he’s ready to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). “Absolutely. I’m game, let’s get it done. Just tell me when and where,” DeSa…
thehill.comTrump pleads not guilty to federal conspiracy charges in 2020 election case. Follow live updates
Follow along for live updates as Donald Trump appears in federal court Thursday after being indicted by the Justice Department for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. It’s the third criminal case brought against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the...
Bill Barr says Donald Trump 'knew well he lost the election'
The former attorney general undermined Mr Trump's case ahead of his court appearance.
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Chip Roy says Republicans privately prefer DeSantis, but are scared to ditch Trump
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) believes there is a new silent majority forming — a growing share of Republicans and independents who prefer Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) over former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primary.
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Physics or Mr. Burns: Scientist offers new model for global sunshade
What could go wrong?
www.politico.comUS challenges world to tell Russia to stop using Ukrainian grain as `blackmail'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is challenging all countries to tell Russia to stop using the Black Sea and Ukraine’s grain as “blackmail” and stop treating the world’s hungry and vulnerable people as leverage in its “unconscionable war.”
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Bill Barr: 'Would not come out very well' for Trump on the stand
"I doubt he remembers all the different versions of events he has given over the last few years," the former attorney general said.
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Gravity of new Trump charges scrambles GOP politics
The indictment brought against former President Trump for trying to halt the transfer of presidential power in 2021 has been met with somber silence from many Republican senators, who view the new …
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Trump indictment live updates: Former president pleads not guilty
Live updates on the criminal charges facing former President Donald Trump in connection with his alleged attempts to overturn the result of the 2020 election.
Republicans don't dare criticize Trump over Jan. 6. Their silence fuels his bid for the White House
Senate Leader Mitch McConnell once vowed Donald Trump would have his day in court after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
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Trump arraignment live updates: Ex-president pleads not guilty to 2020 election conspiracy charges
The hearing before a federal magistrate judge will take place at 4 p.m. ET, according to the Department of Justice.
Exclusive: About half of US Republicans could spurn Trump if he is convicted, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
About half of Republicans would not vote for Donald Trump if he were convicted of a felony, a sign of the severe risks his legal problems pose for his 2024 U.S. presidential bid, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Thursday.
Messages Point to Identity of Co-Conspirator 6 in Trump Indictment
The indictment of former President Donald Trump in connection with his efforts to retain power after his 2020 election loss left a number of unanswered questions, among them: Who is co-conspirator 6? The indictment asserted that six people aided Trump’s schemes to remain in office. It did not...
Senate Democrats ask for Alito to be recused from Supreme Court ethics and tax cases | CNN Politics
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee asked Chief Justice John Roberts in a new letter sent Thursday to take “appropriate steps” to ensure that Justice Samuel Alito recuse himself from any future legal disputes that might arise concerning pending congressional legislation that regulates...
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Trump arrives at federal courthouse for hearing on charges related to Jan 6
Former President Trump to appear in federal court Thursday after being indicted on charges related to 2020 election interference and the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Greg Abbott: Mexico lying about immigrant deaths near border buoys
AUSTIN, Texas — The recent deaths of two people who were recovered alongside Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R-TX) floating border buoys were misconstrued by the Mexican government in a way that faulted Texas border security measures, according to the governor’s office.
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As charges mount, here's a look at Trump's legal and political calendar
As legal charges mount against Donald Trump, the former president faces an increasingly busy calendar on both the legal and political fronts.
Ukraine keeps up Russia pressure as drone raids intensify psychological war
Suspected Ukrainian attacks inside Russia this week have deepened insecurity building up since Kremlin assault in May.
Gallego leading Lake, Sinema in hypothetical Arizona Senate match-ups: survey
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) is leading Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) and failed gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake (R) in a new poll gauging support for a three-way Senate race in 2024 for the seat…
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Trump pleads not guilty in 2020 election case
The former president has been charged with four criminal counts, accused of using "unlawful means of discounting legitimate votes and subverting the election results."
www.nbcnews.comStar Witness Undercuts Republican Corruption Case Against Joe Biden
A transcript reveals that former Hunter Biden associate Devon Archer said the opposite of what Republicans claimed he said.
Live Updates: Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges in special counsel probe
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on federal charges brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
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Manchin and Tester lead Democrats blasting Biden for defunding school hunting and archery programs
Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) is leading a charge by some Senate Democrats who are pushing back against the Biden administration's interpretation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would cut funding for school archery and hunting programs.
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Ron DeSantis agrees to debate Gavin Newsom on Fox News
The California governor has been trying to get his Florida Republican counterpart to engage. On Wednesday, he got it.
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Post falsely claims WEF founder's daughter warned of permanent climate lockdowns | Fact check
Schwab said no such thing. The claim originated on a website that frequently publishes misinformation.
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Democrats' last anti-abortion lawmaker gets leadership endorsements
After getting exiled by most of his party in 2022, Henry Cuellar, Democrats’ last anti-abortion incumbent, was left to fend for himself against a progressive primary challenger — the biggest scare of his career.
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Donald Trump indicted: Five anecdotes from Jack Smith's indictment
Former President Donald Trump’s arraignment Thursday comes after special counsel Jack Smith charged the former president this week with four felonies for his alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump supporters view the latest indictment as evidence of a crime — against Trump
The latest indictment of Donald Trump alleges the former president conspired to overturn the will of voters and disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.
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Video of anti-Zelenskyy billboard in Japan is altered, predates Russia invasion | Fact check
The original video shows a different advertisement in place of the anti-Zelenskyy message. It also predates Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Media outnumber demonstrators at Trump arraignment stakeout
A smattering of demonstrators gathered outside the D.C. federal courthouse Thursday to show support for former President Trump ahead of his arraignment on charges linked to his alleged efforts to o…
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The heat behind the jump in gasoline prices
After months of stability, prices at the pump have jumped as hot temperatures hit refineries — and could boost inflation.
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Bitcoin launderer pleads guilty, admits to massive Bitfinex hack
Plea hearings for the the Crypo Couple were moved up due to the arraignment of former President Donald Trump at the same Washington, D.C., courthouse.
Pro-Trump lawyer charged in conspiracy to seize Michigan voting machines after 2020 election | CNN Politics
A pro-Trump lawyer who allegedly took part in a conspiracy to seize and access voting machines in Michigan after the 2020 election is now facing four state-level criminal charges, according to court documents reviewed by CNN.
www.cnn.comAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez, other progressives to visit left-ruled Latin American nations
The New York congresswoman and 10 other progressive Democrats will visit left-leaning Brazil, Chile and Colombia in a challenge to Biden's policies.
Trump 2024: Running for President, and to Beat the Rap
The indictment of former President Donald Trump on charges of conspiring to overthrow the 2020 election ensures that a federal jury will determine whether he is held accountable for his elaborate, drawn-out and unprecedented attempt to negate a vote of the American people and cling to power. But...
Ron DeSantis says he will 'start slitting throats on day one' in executive branch
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis used violent terms to describe his plans for executive branch agencies if he is elected president, vowing to "start slitting throats."
Wall Street closes near flat as Treasury yields surge; Apple, Amazon to report
U.S. stocks closed nearly flat on Thursday after a choppy trading session, as investors weighed another rise in Treasury yields with the latest batch of economic data and earnings.
Manchin warns government to step up after Fitch credit rating downgrade
Sen. Joe Manchin had harsh words for lawmakers after Fitch's decision to downgrade the U.S. credit rating.
Democratic senator shorts US economy after praising Biden's handling of it
Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE), a close ally of President Joe Biden, bet against the United States economy after just recently heaping praise on the president for his handling of it, records show.
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Pro-coup protests continue in Niger as Biden urges Bazoum release
On Niger’s 63rd independence anniversary, protesters gather to show support for last week’s coup.
Long-shot Republican candidates spend millions on their own campaigns
Vivek Ramaswamy and Doug Burgum have qualified for the GOP debate after each contributed over $10m to their own campaigns
Rising domestic violence is a hidden front in Ukraine's war
Registered cases of domestic violence in Ukraine fell after Russia's invasion as millions of people fled, but as families return to their old homes or settle in new ones, cases have soared.
Russia adds Norway to its list of unfriendly countries for allegedly targeting its diplomats
Russia has added Norway to its list of “unfriendly countries” for allegedly targeting Russian diplomats abroad, further worsening its relations with the West.
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GOP releases Devon Archer transcript after lawmakers give conflicting accounts
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) on Thursday released the transcript of a closed-door interview the panel conducted with Devon Archer, the former business associate of Hunter …
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Mongolia wants to get closer to the U.S. without rattling 'eternal neighbors' Russia and China
Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene offers U.S. access to country’s copper and rare earth reserves and foresees drone cargo shipments from the landlocked country.
www.politico.com'I'm your warrior': How Trump used hush-money charges to rev up race for White House
On March 30, when Donald Trump was indicted over a hush-money payment to a porn star, he already owned the narrative. Four weeks earlier, anticipating the indictment was near, the former president dictated notes to aides for a pugnacious speech - one that would ultimately help reignite his...
Devon Archer says Hunter used Joe Biden as 'defensive leverage' for foreign biz partners, transcript shows
Devon Archer told congressional investigators that Hunter Biden used then-Vice President Joe Biden as “defensive leverage" to send “the right signals" to his foreign business partners, while selling him as “the brand" that offered “capabilities and reach," as well as a “unique understanding of D.C."
Trump pleads not guilty to federal conspiracy charges in 2020 election case. Follow live updates
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to federal conspiracy charges accusing him of plotting to subvert the will of voters and overturn his 2020 election loss.
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Trump ally charged for alleged role in 2020 Michigan vote tampering scheme
The charges come as Donald Trump himself faces a court hearing on criminal charges for 2020 election interference.
Manchin: Downgrade of America’s credit rating a ‘historic failure’ of political leadership
Editor’s note: This report has been updated to correctly reflect the end of the federal government’s fiscal year. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), who has railed against the nation’s record-…
thehill.comUS Rep. Manning, of North Carolina, is injured in a car accident and released from hospital
U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning, a North Carolina Democrat, was injured in a car accident Thursday in her district and was treated at a hospital, her office said. Manning was on her way to High Point for a roundtable discussion on gun violence, spokesperson Gia Scirrotto said. Manning, who was first...
China's the top importer of Ukrainian grain, and could save the Black Sea deal
Beijing, one of Moscow's most strategic allies, was the top recipient of Ukrainian agricultural products under the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Trump pleads not guilty to charges he tried to overturn election loss
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday to federal charges that he orchestrated a plot to try to overturn his 2020 election loss in what U.S. prosecutors call an unprecedented effort by the then-president to undermine the pillars of American democracy.
What’s Washington’s public health plan?
The politicization of Covid-19 — and many programs associated with the pandemic — has made mentions of public health unappealing for some lawmakers.
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Sinema cutting into GOP support more than Democratic vote in three-way Senate race: Poll
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) may be more of a problem for Republicans in the 2024 Arizona Senate race than Democrats.
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5 things to know about the special counsel's indictment of Donald Trump
Trump has been accused of defrauding the United States.
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Leah Remini: The King of Queens star sues Church of Scientology
The King of Queens star is taking legal action against the church for harassment and defamation.
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Jim Jordan launches 'misinformation' investigation to uncover Biden 'censorship' scheme
EXCLUSIVE — House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) is unveiling an investigation into a purported "misinformation" tracking group he says engaged in "censorship" of disfavored speech on social media alongside the Biden administration.
www.washingtonexaminer.comShould Trump go to jail? The 2024 election could become a referendum on that question
The 2024 election will determine whether Donald Trump returns to the White House. It could also decide whether he might face time behind bars.
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CDC panel recommends drug that prevents RSV for babies
The expert advisory board dealing with immunizations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted unanimously Thursday to recommend a new treatment for preventing RSV in infants a…
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Justin Trudeau, hit by separation, set to stay on and fight election
Justin Trudeau's surprise announcement that he and his wife were separating, just a week after a broad cabinet reshuffle, underscores the Canadian prime minister's focus and intent to lead his Liberal Party into a fourth election, despite sagging opinion polls, pollsters and insiders said.
Hindu-Muslim riots expose risk at major Indian business hub
Hindu-Muslim clashes just outside the Indian capital this week have worsened religious fault lines in the region and exposed a booming business hub to threats of violence and disruption, authorities and analysts said.
Subdued crowd gathers outside Washington courthouse where Trump is set to face arraignment
One popular attraction for passersby and the media was a person dressed up in an inflatable baby Trump costume, mimicking the voice of the former president.
www.politico.comUS labor board says work rules cannot hamper unionizing
The agency that enforces U.S. labor laws on Wednesday made it more difficult for businesses to defend workplace rules that could interfere with employees' rights to join unions, as part of a case involving waste disposal company Stericycle. The Democrat-led National Labor Relations Board's 3-1...
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon falls to lowest level since 2017
Figures come as Brazil prepares to host summit with leaders of Amazonian countries to discuss rainforest protection.
Barr calls Trump indictment ‘tip of the iceberg’ in Jack Smith’s case
Former Attorney General Bill Barr called former President Trump’s Jan. 6 indictment the “tip of the iceberg,” arguing that special counsel Jack Smith and the Justice Department (DOJ) have “a lot mo…
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Fact check: The day after his indictment, Trump lies again about Pence’s powers on January 6 | CNN Politics
The day after former President Donald Trump was indicted over his efforts to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election, Trump repeated a lie that the indictment depicts as central to his attempt to obstruct the congressional certification of Joe Biden’s victory.
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What to expect as Trump is arraigned on his Jan 6. indictment
Trump is expected to go through a swift arraignment process Thursday for his latest federal indictment.
House GOP worries that hardliners actually want a shutdown
Speaker Kevin McCarthy insists Congress will avoid a government shutdown in the fall. But some members of his right flank seem to be embracing that outcome.
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'When it arraigns, we pour': Donald Trump's 2020 election arraignment sparks drink, food specials in Washington
Washington locals didn’t miss the opportunity to mark former President Donald Trump's return to the nation’s capital, including with drink specials.
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Razzlekhan and husband guilty of $4.5bn Bitcoin launder
Heather Morgan and husband Ilya Lichtenstein plead guilty to money laundering and defrauding the US.
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Reynolds dips into Biden COVID-19 relief funds to send National Guard to southern border
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) is using funds from a COVID-19 relief package in order to send National Guard troops to the United States's southern border with Mexico, the governor's office said Wednesday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLisa Murkowski Is Feeling Pretty Vindicated After Voting To Convict Trump
She was one of just seven GOP senators with the guts to hold the ex-president accountable for inciting an insurrection. She’s the only one talking about it now.
Trump enters not guilty plea in Jan. 6 case: Live updates
Former President Trump’s is in court Thursday related to his federal indictment in the investigation related to false claims around the 2020 election and the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Justi…
thehill.comTunisian minister concedes 'small groups' of migrants were pushed back into desert no man's land
Tunisia’s interior minister has conceded that small groups of sub-Saharan migrants trying to enter the country are pushed back into the desert border areas.
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Colombia to open migrant processing centres in US-led effort
Regional migrant processing centres are part of a larger US-led strategy to deter migrants from travelling to US border.
Exclusive: Barr obliterates Trump's defense: 'He knew well that he had lost the election' | CNN Politics
Former Attorney General Bill Barr on Wednesday undermined a key pillar of his old boss’ defense in the special counsel’s probe into 2020 election interference, telling CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that Donald Trump “knew well he lost the election.”
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How Bud Light lost its crown
Bud Light has been locked for months in a contentious dispute with its consumer base over a brief partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney that has cost the brand and its parent compa…
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2 US Navy sailors arrested for allegedly spying for China
Two U.S. Navy sailors have been arrested on charges related to allegedly spying for China, federal prosecutors announced on Thursday
Bidenomics not resonating with voters pessimistic about the economy: Poll
As President Joe Biden continues to push his economic agenda, a majority of voters remain pessimistic about the state of the economy, according to a new CNN poll released Thursday.
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Trump-aligned Senate candidates raise concerns for GOP
Republicans are voicing concerns that a number of failed GOP midterm candidates aligned with former President Trump could cost them key Senate races next year. Former GOP Nevada secretary…
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Biden facing more pressure from Dems over crackdown on school hunting, archery classes
President Biden is facing additional pressure from Democrats over his administration's interpretation of a gun control law which has led to funding blocked from school hunting classes.
Zimbabwe's opposition party claims that a supporter was stoned to death by ruling party's activists
Zimbabwe’s main opposition party says that one of its supporters was stoned to death by ruling party activists while on the way to a political rally.
apnews.comBiden, at the beach, keeps Trump legal drama at arm's length
Biden has always been careful to put some distance between himself and the endless dramas surrounding Trump.
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to January 6-related charges | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to four criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
www.cnn.comIsrael's Supreme Court hears case against a law protecting Netanyahu from being removed from office
Israel’s Supreme Court has heard a petition against a law that protects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from being removed from office over claims of a conflict of interest because of his ongoing corruption trial.
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Russia-Ukraine war updates: India to join peace talks in Saudi Arabia
All the updates as they happened on August 3.
AP Psychology effectively banned in Florida because of gender, sexuality chapter
The College Board said censoring those topics would mean the class couldn't be called Advanced Placement or used to earn college credit.
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DeSantis on the 'deep state': 'We are going to start slitting throats on day one'
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) wasn't mincing words during a three-day campaign swing in New Hampshire.
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In NYC, child migrants could soon be forced to sleep on the street
The city's emergency management commissioner warned that shelters are at capacity.
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Protesters gather outside Washington, DC courthouse as Trump faces federal charges related to January 6
Protesters in Washington, D.C. gathered outside a federal courthouse as former President Donald Trump arrived on Thursday afternoon before his scheduled arraignment.
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley breaks silence on Trump indictment
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley spoke about the most recent indictments filed against former President Donald Trump on a New Hampshire radio show.
Texas drone spots armed smuggler leading immigrants across the border
AUSTIN, Texas — A human smuggler carrying a longarm was spotted by a Texas law enforcement drone as the man pushed immigrants into the Rio Grande and toward the United States border.
www.washingtonexaminer.com6 months after the East Palestine train derailment, Congress is deadlocked on new rules for safety
Congress responded to the fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio earlier this year with bipartisan alarm at railroad crashes causing potential disasters.
apnews.comWhat's happening in the Trump Georgia case?
Former President Donald Trump was indicted for a third time on Tuesday by a federal grand jury over his efforts to hold on to power following his loss in the 2020 election. It may not be the last indictment against him.
Mexico recovers 2 bodies from the Rio Grande, including 1 found near floating barrier that Texas installed
Many have warned about the danger the barrier poses because it's designed to make it more difficult for migrants to climb over or swim under it.
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Cuba bans company access to ATMs, limits cash transactions
The Cuban Central Bank issued rules this week banning state and private businesses from using ATMs and limiting cash transactions between them, as it seeks to tame runaway inflation and off-the-books business amid a grave economic crisis.
Who are the co-conspirators in the Trump Jan. 6 indictment?
The federal indictment doesn't identify the six co-conspirators, but their alleged actions — and sometimes their own words — possibly match these identities.
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Trump's historic day in Washington court draws onlookers
Eager to witness U.S. history in person, members of the public lined up at a Washington federal courthouse on Thursday hours before former President Donald Trump's arraignment on charges of 2020 election interference.
'We all saw': As Donald Trump faces 2020 election arraignment, tensions rise outside courthouse
The media, supporters of Donald Trump, tourists and others gathered outside the federal courthouse where Trump is set to be arraigned.
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Suspect arrested after human remains found in 3 suitcases in Florida
A man has been arrested for first-degree murder after human remains belonging to his wife were found in three suitcases in Florida last month, court records show.
Voter panel: 'Indictment is pulling us apart'
They tell the BBC how these charges compare to previous cases and how this sets up the 2024 election.
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Manhattan district attorney can subpoena deposition from Trump's E. Jean Carroll trial: Judge
A New York federal Judge ruled Thursday that the Manhattan District Attorney's Office can subpoena a deposition used in the civil trial for E. Jean Carroll after prosecutors said it contained information relevant to former President Donald Trump's alleged "hush money" case.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBrazilian president's former lawyer is taking seat as Supreme Court justice
The former personal lawyer of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is joining the ranks of the country’s Supreme Court amid criticism that their relationship poses a conflict of interest.
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Cohen questions why Meadows, Kushner missing from Jan. 6 indictment
Former Trump fixer Michael Cohen raised questions Wednesday about why Mark Meadows and Jared Kushner were missing from the latest indictment against former President Trump, suggesting the possibili…
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CNN Poll: Half of Americans think the economy is getting worse, despite months of stronger economic news | CNN Politics
Despite months of increasingly positive economic indicators, the American public remains negative about the state of the nation’s economy, with 51% saying they think the economy is still in a downturn and getting worse, according to a new CNN poll.
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Blinken warns Russia to stop using 'food as weapon of war' in Ukraine
Officials from the U.S. and other countries plan to push Russia to stop using food as a “weapon,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday
Congress unlikely to pass sweeping new AI laws, key GOP senator says
The focus should be on bolstering federal agencies to manage the technology’s risks, Republican Sen. Todd Young told POLITICO Tech.
www.politico.comAnother planet: Donald Trump returns to D.C. for third indictment that convulses 2024 presidential race
Former President Donald Trump is expected to plead not guilty to charges of conspiracy to steal the 2020 election from President Joe Biden.
Trump indictment puts Pence back in uncomfortable spotlight
Former Vice President Mike Pence and his broken relationship with his ex-boss are back under the spotlight after the indictment on Tuesday of former President Trump over his efforts to overturn the…
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Louisiana law requiring 'In God We Trust' to be displayed in classrooms goes into effect.
Louisiana has a new law requiring all public school classrooms to display the motto 'In God We Trust' either in the form of a poster or framed document.
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Republican members of Congress press Biden administration on alleged Chinese malware within utility systems
Several Republican members of Congress penned a letter to Biden administration officials, pressing them on Chinese malware that's allegedly buried inside U.S. military networks.
Drug agents fatally shoot 19-year-old man in Georgia. They say he pulled out a gun
Agents of a drug squad in Georgia fatally shot a 19-year-old man after they say he pulled out a gun.
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CNN Poll: Percentage of Republicans who think Biden's 2020 win was illegitimate ticks back up near 70% | CNN Politics
The share of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents who believe that President Joe Biden’s 2020 election win was not legitimate has ticked back up, according to a new CNN poll fielded throughout July.
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How Trump indictment could affect three possible McConnell successors
Top Republican lawmakers are at a crossroads as former President Donald Trump is set to receive his third indictment.
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New heat wave in the South and West has 13 states under alerts
Sixty million people across 13 states are under heat alerts amid a heat wave while severe storms and flooding are expected to continue from the Rockies to the Midwest.
Biden administration sending surge of ICE special agents to border amid increase in migrant numbers
The Department of Homeland Security is increasing the number of ICE special agents it is deploying to the southern border amid fluctuating migrant numbers.
Why Ukraine is taking the war to Russia with drone attacks
Ukraine has increased its tempo of drone attacks against Moscow, seeking to bring the fight to Russia and ramp up domestic pressure on the Kremlin more than 18 months into the war. “Gradually…
thehill.comThe Miami-Dade police chief and his wife argued before he shot himself, bodycam footage shows
Police officers responding to a report of someone with a gun threatening to “end it all” outside a downtown Florida hotel discovered the person in question was the director of the Miami-Dade police force.
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Montana GOP Senate candidate keeps his CEO job — but his company won’t say how he avoids conflicts
Tim Sheehy’s Bridger Aerospace, a major federal contractor, is all over his campaign ads as he simultaneously serves as CEO. Democrats have raised ethical concerns.
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Tesla faces class-action lawsuit over exaggerated driving range
Three Tesla owners in California are suing the electric vehicle company in a proposed class-action lawsuit Wednesday, accusing the company of falsely advertising the estimated driving ranges of its vehicles.
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Mike Pence seeks to assure donors he will qualify for RNC debates
In a Zoom call, former Vice President Mike Pence told major donors he is confident he will raise enough to make the primary debate threshold in the next 7 to 10 days.
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Special counsel cites potential conflicts for Mar-a-Lago defense attorney
Trump's political apparatus has been paying for lawyers for close aides also accused of mishandling classified documents.
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DeSantis-controlled Disney World oversight district slashes diversity, equity initiatives
The DeSantis-controlled governing body that oversees Disney World slashed diversity initiatives Tuesday.
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The Islamic State group says its leader was killed by militants in Syria and names his successor
The Islamic State group has announced the death of its little-known leader, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurayshi, who headed the extremist organization since November.
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Barr warns Republicans about getting caught in Trump’s ‘carnage’
Former Attorney General Bill Barr warned Republicans to “be careful” of getting caught in former President Trump’s “carnage,” after the property manager of his Mar-a-Lago resort was added to the cl…
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Biden sells 'Dark Brandon' coffee mug: 'A cup of Joe never tasted better'
President Joe Biden has released a new piece of merchandise on his social media accounts, embracing the "Dark Brandon" joke that originated last year.
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Active shooter scare on Capitol Hill was a false alarm, police say
"We've found no confirmation that there was an active shooter," Capitol Police chief Thomas Manger told reporters.
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Serbian coal miners uncover Roman ship
Archaeologists in Serbia are painstakingly brushing sand and soil off the ancient woodwork of a Roman ship discovered by miners in a vast opencast coal quarry.
Biden beefs up his finance team with 3 senior hires
The president’s reelection campaign has turned to seasoned hands at the DNC for some help raking in the dough.
www.politico.comColombia begins a six-month cease-fire with its last remaining rebel group in hopes of forging peace
Colombia’s government and the National Liberation Army, or ELN, have formally begun a six-month cease-fire as part of a process to forge a permanent peace between authorities and the country’s last remaining rebel group.
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Two members of the 'Tennessee Three' will win back remainder of their terms in special elections, CNN projects | CNN Politics
The two young, Black Tennessee state House Democrats whose expulsion following a gun control protest sparked a nationwide controversy in April, will win reelection on Thursday, CNN projects.
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Portlanders see homelessness as city's biggest issue — but reject police intervention
Residents of Portland, Oregon, say the homeless crisis is the biggest problem plaguing the city but still believe police intervention is not the answer, according to a new survey from the Portland Budget Office.
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Donald Trump returns to Washington. Just not the way he’d planned.
Trump is headed to the federal courthouse that sits just across the street from the Capitol for his third arraignment on criminal charges.
www.politico.comDrag artists and LGBTQ+ advocates sue to block Texas law expanding ban on sexual performances
A group of drag performers and LGBTQ+ rights advocates are suing to block a new Texas law that expands what is considered an illegal public performance of sexual conduct.
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Kidnapped woman in Oregon escaped makeshift cell, says FBI
The FBI fear there are other victims after they say a woman was held in a concrete block cell in Oregon.
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Man rams car onto sidewalk in South Korea and stabs people; at least 14 hurt
A man rammed a car onto a sidewalk in South Korea, then stepped out of the vehicle and began stabbing people at a shopping mall
Inside how Biden's frustrated advisers crafted an 'aggressive' response to Fitch's downgrade of US credit | CNN Politics
Outreach from Fitch Ratings to the Treasury Department on Monday afternoon set off a frenzy inside the Biden administration to respond to news that would once again put President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy under the microscope.
www.cnn.comAt least 17 dead after bus tumbles down steep hillside in Mexico
At least 17 people have been killed when a bus left the highway and tumbled down a steep hillside in the Pacific coast state of Nayarit.
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North Carolina GOP Rep. Dan Bishop to leave Congress to run for state attorney general
Rep. Dan Bishop will run for North Carolina attorney general rather than seek re-election in the House of Representatives, he announced Thursday.
GOP lawmakers introduce bill allowing federal officials to be sued for censorship
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) introduced legislation that would allow citizens to hold officials accountable if they attempt to censor online speech, the latest push from conservatives to protect free speech online.
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Biden world moves to stave off Cornel West and No Labels threat
Democrats fear repeating history from third-party challengers threatening Biden's 2024 bid.
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Anheuser-Busch sales plummet in US amid Bud Light boycott
Anheuser-Busch revealed losses in an earnings release one week after imposing layoffs.
Fitch downgraded U.S. debt, and the stock market slid. Here's what it means.
The nation's mounting government debt and eroding political stability is suddenly front and center. Should investors worry?
www.cbsnews.comMexico recovers 2 bodies from the Rio Grande, including one near floating barrier installed by Texas
Mexican authorities are working to identify two bodies recovered from the Rio Grande, one of them along the floating barrier that Texas Gov.
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Mississippi ex-law enforcement charged with civil rights offenses against 2 Black men during raid
The Justice Department launched a civil rights probe earlier this year into allegations that the officers burst into a home without a warrant on Jan. 24 and brutalized the men.
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Orlando Magic donates $50,000 to DeSantis-supporting super PAC
The NBA's Orlando Magic donated $50,000 to Never Back Down, the super PAC supporting Ron DeSantis' presidential bid, according to financial records filed by this week
Dianne Feinstein's daughter holds power of attorney over ailing senator amid family finance fight
Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's daughter, Katherine, has assumed power of attorney over her mother and has filed at least two lawsuits on her behalf.
Poland and Lithuania say they fear provocations from Russia and Belarus at NATO's eastern flank
Polish and Lithuanian leaders have held an urgent meeting in a strategically sensitive area where their NATO nations border Belarus and the Russian territory of Kaliningrad.
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NYC migrant centers offer no-frills shelter. But space is running out.
POLITICO got an exclusive look inside three of the migrant respite centers.
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Ron DeSantis grabs 35 new endorsements from South Carolina politicians
Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) presidential campaign announced Wednesday that he gained 35 more endorsements from lawmakers and local leaders in South Carolina.
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India mandates licensing for laptop, tablet imports in blow to Apple, Samsung
India on Thursday said it will impose a licensing requirement for imports of laptops, tablets and personal computers with immediate effect, a move that could hit hard the likes of Apple, Dell and Samsung and force them to boost local manufacturing.
Travis King's sister says US soldier who crossed into North Korea is 'not the type to just disappear' | CNN Politics
Family members of US Army Pvt. Travis King said Wednesday night that they had no reason to believe the soldier, who last month crossed the border between North and South Korea in the demilitarized zone separating the two nations, would defect from the US military.
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OpenAI CEO wants to solve AI verification issue with eye scan tech
People in big cities are volunteering to have their irises scanned by the company's futuristic orb.
www.nbcnews.comPhilippine coast guard rescues 67 people from damaged boat in the second ferry accident in a week
The Philippine coast guard has rescued all 67 people from a ferry boat that struck a floating object and took on water off a northeastern province.
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It’s not just the Trudeaus: Politics is bad for marriage
For better or worse, Hill life takes its toll on relationships.
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Why it took four years for the Bidens to acknowledge their seventh grandchild | CNN Politics
For the past four years, President Joe Biden and the first lady took cues from their son Hunter on how to discuss the 4-year-old girl in Arkansas a paternity test had determined was their granddaughter.
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Greenpeace oil protesters cover Rishi Sunak's home in black fabric
Greenpeace protesters draped the private home of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in black fabric on Thursday, hanging huge sheets of it from the roof as they stepped up their campaign against his government's policy on drilling for oil.
Weekly applications for US jobless aid tick up from 5-month low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but remained at a historically low level that points to a robust job market.
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DeSantis vows to ‘start slitting throats on day one’
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Scott Brown is a former senator from Massachusetts. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Sunday said he would “start slitting thro…
thehill.comLebanon warns Palestinian president that troops may intervene if clashes continue in refugee camp
Lebanon's caretaker prime minister has demanded an end to the volatile clashes in the country's largest Palestinian refugee camp, warning that troops may have to intervene if the deadly violence doesn't stop.
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Ukraine says density of Russian mines is 'insane' as it plays down counteroffensive expectations | CNN
A week after US officials said Ukraine was deploying extra troops to its counteroffensive, movement is limited on the southern front lines with fighting concentrated in two parts of Zaporizhzhia region, according to available videos and statements from official sources.
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Thousands of Tydemy birth control pills recalled, may be ineffective, FDA warns
Testing revealed some lots of the Tydemy birth control tablets did not have enough of a key ingredient.
www.cbsnews.comRussian shelling hits a landmark church in the Ukrainian city of Kherson
Russian shelling has damaged a landmark church in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson that held the remains of Prince Grigory Potemkin until last year.
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Somalia suspends athletics chief after video of slow runner goes viral, amid accusations of nepotism
The head of Somalia's national athletics federation has been suspended after a video of the agonizingly slow run by Nasra Abukar was shared on social media.
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp hints at increasing state spending after years of budget surpluses
The governor of Georgia has recently hinted at increasing state funding after years of budget surpluses. The surpluses came in part by holding down spending despite increased revenue.
Eric Adams critics accuse New York City mayor of using immigrants as 'props'
Critics of New York City Mayor Eric Adams accused the mayor of using immigrants coming to the city from the United States border with Mexico as "props" to get attention and funding from President Joe Biden's administration.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHundreds rally in Niger, denouncing France, as the country's new junta seeks to justify its coup
Hundreds of people have rallied in support of Niger’s ruling junta, denouncing France and others who have criticized a recent coup.
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ACLU sues Colorado school district for banning ex-employee from public meetings
Logan Ruths, who was fired after he raised concerns about how the Woodland Park School District handled records requests, is suing his former employer for banning him from school board meetings.
www.nbcnews.comFacebook owner Meta carries out threat to block news in Canada. Google plans to do the same
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta is keeping its promise to block news content in Canada on its platforms in response to a new law that requires tech giants to pay publishers for linking to or otherwise repurposing their content online.
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Key Republican casts doubt on bipartisan permitting deal over dispute with White House
A dispute between Republicans and the White House over environmental policy could throw a wrench into ongoing talks about how to reform the nation’s infrastructure. A key House Republican has…
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Obama privately told Biden he would do whatever it takes to help in 2024
The former president made the commitment during a White House lunch in June.
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Romania bids to clear Danube logjam after Ukraine attack
Romania expects around 30 ships from Ukraine to clear customs on the Danube River over the next two days as it bids to clear a logjam in the aftermath of Wednesday's Russian attack on Ukraine's main river port at Izmail.
The US wants Kenya to lead a force in Haiti with 1,000 police. Watchdogs say they'll export abuse
The United States is praising Kenya's interest in leading a multinational force in Haiti. But weeks ago, the U.S. openly warned Kenyan police officers against violent abuses.
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Almost 3 in 4 Republicans say economy should take precedence over environment: poll
Nearly 3 in 4 Republicans said the economy should take precedence over the environment, “even at the risk of ignoring climate change,” according to a poll released Thursday. In an NPR/PBS NewsHour/…
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Ozempic, Mounjaro manufacturers sued over claims of "stomach paralysis" side effects
A personal injury law firm filed a suit against Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and Co., the manufacturers of Ozempic and Mounjaro.
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Kentucky Gov. Beshear claims search for education chief will be tougher due to backlash against predecessor
The search for a top-tier education chief is expected to be challenging due to the backlash that the former Kentucky education chief faced, according to Gov. Andy Beshear.
Bank of England hints that UK borrowing rates will stay high after its new hike
The Bank of England has raised its main interest rate to a fresh 15-year high as it tries to bring down persistently high inflation.
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Christie: Some GOP rivals auditioning for Trump roles
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie suggested that some of his GOP rivals are “auditioning” for roles in former President Trump’s next administration, as they continue to defend the fo…
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EMT arrested for stealing money from undercover investigator posing as patient
A New York City emergency medical technician was charged with stealing $600 from an investigator posing as a patient in need of help.
Russia fines Apple for not deleting 'inaccurate' content on Ukraine conflict
A Moscow court fined Apple 400,000 roubles ($4,274) on Thursday for not deleting "inaccurate" content about what Russia calls a "special military operation" in Ukraine on apps and podcasts, Russian news agencies reported.
Aztec dancers accuse U.S. agency of confiscating their traditional feathers
More than 1,500 feathers were seized by officials while the group crossed the U.S.-Mexico border. They're now seeking $1 million in compensation per person.
www.nbcnews.comAdidas brings in $437 million from the first Yeezy sale. Part of that will go to anti-hate groups
Adidas has brought in $437 million from the first release of Yeezy sneakers left over after breaking ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
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Lizzo is 'hurt' by suit filed by former dancers | CNN
Lizzo is addressing a lawsuit filed against her by three of her former dancers.
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Former GOP Gov. Scott Walker says if Trump is guilty, Schumer and Sanders need to be held accountable too
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said that if Donald Trump is culpable for Jan. 6 violence, Sens. Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders need to be held accountable too.
Bud Light parent says US market share stabilizing after transgender promotion cost sales
Bud Light’s parent company expressed confidence Thursday that its U.S. market share has stabilized after a promotion with a transgender influencer cost it sales.
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Remains found in shallow grave in 2007 identified as Florida woman who was never reported missing
Jeana Burrus' whereabouts had not been questioned in the 16 years since the remains were found, a Florida sheriff's office said.
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Highway bridge in northern China collapses due to flash floods and casualties are unknown
A highway bridge in northern China has collapsed due to flash floods triggered by heavy rains, and two cars have fallen into the river
Documents in failed Hunter Biden plea agreement made public
The court filing revealed more detail about tax and gun charges against the president's son.
www.nbcnews.comSaudi Arabia extends cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day, potentially boosting prices at the pump
Saudi Arabia says it will extend its unilateral production cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day through the end of September in its effort to boost flagging energy prices.
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Judge sentences Pittsburgh synagogue gunman to death
The gunman who perpetrated the deadliest antisemitic attack in the nation’s history was sentenced to death by a judge Thursday, one day after a jury unanimously recommended capital punishment as th…
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Jan. 6 rioter who Tucker Carlson guest said was a fed is arrested by the FBI
Rally Runner, an amateur mascot who runs around St. Louis Cardinals stadium, was charged in connection with the Capitol attack.
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Caroline Kennedy, Jack Schlossberg recreate famous JFK rescue swim from WWII
Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg, the daughter and grandson of John. F. Kennedy, are recreating one of the famed swims the late president took to rescue fellow sailors while he was serving in …
thehill.comGas prices are rising (again). The heat and supply cuts impact what you pay at the pump, experts say
U.S. gas prices are continuing to rise — giving drivers across the country another headache at the pump.
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Advertisements offering an immediate payment of over $5,000 for joining the Russian army have began popping up on the screens of Kazakh internet users amid the escalating Ukrainian conflict.
Hyundai, Kia recall 91,000 US vehicles over fire risks, owners urged to park outside
Owners will be notified in late September and dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller as needed.
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EU warns that Russia aims to create new dependencies with cheap grain
The European Union has warned developing countries that Russia is offering cheap grain "to create new dependencies by exacerbating economic vulnerabilities and global food insecurity," according to a letter seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
Man is charged with cheating Home Depot stores out of $300,000 with door-return scam
Federal prosecutors say a Connecticut man was given nearly $300,000 in fraudulent Home Depot credit by walking into stores in several states, taking expensive doors and then returning them without a receipt.
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North Carolina voters can now obtain photo identification cards at local election offices
The North Carolina Board of Elections announced that voters in the state can now obtain photo identification cards at local election offices.
US judge blocks water pipeline in Montana that was meant to boost rare fish
A U.S. judge blocked a proposed water pipeline through a wilderness area in southwest Montana that was intended to help a rare fish species that’s seen sharp declines due to habitat loss, warming temperatures and other pressures
German tourists blamed for toppling 150-year-old Italian statue | CNN
A group of young German tourists posing for pictures to post on social media have been accused of toppling a valuable statue at a villa in northern Italy, the villa’s manager said on Thursday.
www.cnn.comMortgage rates tick higher: 30-year, fixed home loan is at 6.90%; 15-year at 6.25%
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, bad news for Americans seeking to upgrade or buy their first home.
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US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed a…
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Man arrested after attacking flight attendant with 'sharp object' on plane: Police
A 39-year-old man has been arrested after an alleged attack with a “sharp object” on a flight arriving in New Orleans on Wednesday afternoon, police say.
S&P sees Indian economy growing by average 6.7% to 2031 amid short-term challenges
S&P Global on Thursday projected the Indian economy to grow by an average annual rate of 6.7% to March 2031, driven by manufacturing and services exports and consumer demand, despite short-term challenges from rate hikes and a global slowdown.
The Islamic State group says its leader was killed by militants in Syria and names his successor
The Islamic State group has announced the death of its little-known leader, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurayshi, who headed the extremist organization since November
Man linked to 1984 kidnapping and rape by DNA testing sentenced to 25 years
George Legere, 75, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was sentenced July 21 after having been convicted of first-degree kidnapping by a state jury in Hartford in May, Hartford State’s Attorney Sharmese Walcott said.
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Marines to stay at US Embassy in Niger amid evacuations
Marines guarding the U.S. Embassy in Niger will stay amid a partial evacuation of nonemergency embassy personnel following the military takeover of that country’s government last week, the State De…
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Nine takeaways from the Devon Archer transcript
Devon Archer, Hunter Biden’s former business partner, provided hours of testimony to the House Oversight Committee on a narrow scope of topics that his attorneys negotiated, the transcript of his closed-door interview showed.
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EU imposes sanctions on dozens in Belarus over protest crackdown and support for Russia
The European Union has imposed sanctions on several Belarus police, justice and prison officials over the crackdown on anti-government activists that started three years ago
Hunter gave Biden 'green light' to acknowledge his child to 'negate a Republican line of attack,' sources say
NBC sources on Wednesday described Hunter Biden and the media’s role in President Biden finally publicly acknowledging his seventh grandchild, Navy.
Another summer surge? What to know about rising Covid hospitalizations
Wastewater data also points to a rise in Covid cases. Still, experts say the odds of getting seriously ill remain low.
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Trump allies who 'orchestrated' plan to tamper with voting machines face charges in Michigan
A Michigan attorney and supporter former President Donald Trump has been charged in connection with voting machines in Michigan following the 2020 election, according to court records
Subpoenas possible for BlackRock, MSCI over China investments, US House panel chair says
The chairman of a U.S. congressional committee on China held out the possibility on Thursday of subpoenas for executives from asset management firm BlackRock and index provider MSCI if they do not provide "fulsome" answers about investments in blacklisted Chinese companies.
Biden primed to benefit from millions in secretive donations from his outside super PAC, records indicate
President Biden is positioned to benefit from large amounts of secretive cash. HIs primary outside super PAC appears to have $50 million stashed in its nonprofit's coffers.
Father drowns while saving his 3 kids from river
A 42-year-old father has drowned while saving the lives of his three children from suffering the same fate.
