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How much prison time could Trump face? Past cases brought steep punishment for document hoarders
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI investigators who searched Harold Martin’s Maryland property in the fall of 2016 found classified documents — including material at the top secret level — strewn about his home, car and storage shed.DeSantis ratchets up feud with Newsom and dares California governor to take on Biden in 2024
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is escalating his feud with California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom.
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'Wild West' of AI campaign warfare: DeSantis launches attack ad with fake Fauci image
At the top of the ad it says "REAL LIFE TRUMP." Half of the images — depicting Trump embracing and kissing Fauci — appear to be made with AI.
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Far-right Republicans threaten to derail another House priority
Many House Republicans are nervous that Speaker Kevin McCarthy will cede more power to the same group of Republicans that have tried to sink the legislation in the past.
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Obama says people ‘rightly skeptical’ of Tim Scott’s rhetoric on racism
Former President Obama criticized Sen. Tim Scott’s (R-S.C.) optimistic tone on race and acknowledged while projecting a hopeful message is important, “That has to be undergirded with an honest acco…
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Republicans question legitimacy of alleged audio recordings of Biden bribery scheme | CNN Politics
Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa claimed on the Senate floor earlier this week that the foreign national who allegedly bribed then-Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter has 17 audio recordings of their conversations but questioned whether those tapes even existed in an interview with CNN days...
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Shutdown odds grow amid GOP infighting
The decision by House Republicans to write spending bills below the caps established in this month’s bipartisan debt ceiling deal sets the stage for a clash with Democrats in the Senate and White H…
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Inside North Korea: “We are stuck, waiting to die”
For months, the BBC has been communicating in secret with three North Koreans living in the country. They expose, for the first time, the disaster unfolding there since the government sealed the borders more than three years ago.
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Tensions rise between Russian mercenaries and Kremlin; Ukraine allies focus on air defenses for Kyiv
Tensions are emerging between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia's high-profile mercenary group. Meanwhile, Ukraine's allies are set to meet.
Biden re-ups call for amnesty as he marks 11th anniversary of Obama's DACA program
President Biden on Thursday reiterated calls for an amnesty as the administration marked the 11th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program
Judge Cannon jumpstarts oversight of Trump classified documents case with order on security clearances | CNN Politics
US District Judge Aileen Cannon issued her first order since former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to charges brought by special counsel Jack Smith for allegedly mishandling classified information, instructing the parties to get the ball rolling to obtain security clearances for the...
www.cnn.comDonald Trump scores rare legal win as DA drops golf course tax probe
A prosecutor has closed a multiyear investigation into whether former President Donald Trump, or his company, misled authorities to reduce taxes on properties they own in the New York City suburbs.
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Senate GOP fears House actions could lead to shutdown: ‘It’s going to be a problem’
Senate Republicans are worried the House GOP’s decision to write government funding bills at levels below those laid out in the recently passed bipartisan debt ceiling bill will create a toug…
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U.S. government says several agencies hacked as part of broader cyberattack
Jen Easterly, head of the top civilian cybersecurity watchdog, said the agency was tracking the hackers “as a well-known ransomware group.”
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Biden White House threatened with subpoena from Jim Jordan for ‘censorship’ records - Washington Examiner
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) is dangling the possibility of a subpoena to the White House to uncover records on how it "coerced and colluded with companies and other intermediaries to censor speech." Jordan's panel requested in April the White House turn over information...
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Second E. Jean Carroll defamation trial against Trump set for January
Carroll is seeking new damages of at least $10 million, based in part on comments Trump made at a CNN town hall last month.
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Supreme Court upholds law giving Native American families priority in adoption
A white couple seeking to adopt Native American children had challenged the law.
DeSantis' budget vetoes include projects from GOP lawmakers who didn't endorse him
“The governor is clearly upset I endorsed Donald Trump for president," said one Republican.
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Ukraine’s counteroffensive so far: steady gains, heavy losses
Ukraine is making steady progress in the counteroffensive it launched this month and has reclaimed several towns in the southeast, but its troops are taking heavy losses as they try to plow through…
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Trump makes legal claims about classified documents, experts push back: Fact check
Trump unloaded on the charges against him and in the process mischaracterized aspects of the Presidential Records Act and the Espionage Act, experts said.
Texas governor signs bill to ban DEI offices at state public colleges | CNN Politics
Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Wednesday that bans diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices at public colleges and universities across the state, his spokesperson confirmed to CNN.
www.cnn.comFirst-Term Democrat Rocks GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert Over Her 'Nonsense' In Fiery Remarks
"As granny would say, she was 'loud' & 'wrong' today," wrote Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas following the Colorado Republican's comments.
Russia-Ukraine updates: US general says Russian army in disarray
In contrast, US’s Mark Milley praises Ukraine’s nascent counteroffensive but warns of a tough and violent fight ahead.
US State Department identifies ‘rapidly growing and troubling trend’ of forced labor linked to cyber scams | CNN Politics
The US State Department identified a “rapidly growing and troubling trend” of “forced labor as a result of cyber scam operations,” as it launched its annual human trafficking report, US Ambassador at Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer said Thursday.
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How is Ukraine’s counter-offensive going so far?
After a week of heavy fighting, the real tests of Kyiv's counteroffensive lie ahead, with Ukrainian troops some distance from Russia's main defensive line and the bulk of forces prepared for the push still on standby.
Soros funnels $350,000 into Virginia prosecutor races
The Justice and Public Safety PAC, a group heavily funded by billionaire donor of liberal candidates George Soros, is pouring more money into the protection of far left prosecutors up for re-election in Virginia.
Russia tries to signal normalcy as Ukraine forces advance
Russia announced plans on Thursday to stage elections in occupied parts of Ukraine in just three months, Moscow's latest bid to signal it is in control even as a Ukrainian counteroffensive has pushed its forces back in some areas.
Texas sends bus carrying more than 40 migrants to Los Angeles
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement Wednesday that the migrants were dropped off at Los Angeles' Union Station.
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Biden lashes out at reporter asking why FBI informant file referred to him as 'the Big Guy': 'Dumb question'
President Biden responded to a reporter asking him about a reference to Biden as "the Big Guy" in FBI informant documents by referring to the question as "dumb."
Trump was uninterested in lawyer’s attempt to settle classified documents case: report
An attorney for former President Trump proposed trying to settle the classified documents case with the Justice Department (DOJ) last fall to avoid potential charges, but Trump was uninterested, Th…
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Conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch echoes 'woke' historians in railing against historical injustices
Gorsuch, appointed by former President Donald Trump, differs from his conservative colleagues on some key issues, including Native American rights.
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Trump now faces four trials over six-month span during critical phase of 2024 campaign
A judge set a January trial date in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against Trump.
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Judge sets January 2024 trial date for E. Jean Carroll's original defamation case against Trump
A judge has set an early 2024 trial date for writer E. Jean Carroll's initial defamation case against former President Trump.
Court vacates convictions against Black Muslim man whose attorney made racist posts
“The anti-Muslim and racist sentiments expressed by this defense attorney are reprehensible,” a spokesperson for the Massachusetts prosecutor said.
www.nbcnews.comThe Radical Strategy Behind Trump’s Promise to ‘Go After’ Biden
When Donald Trump responded to his latest indictment by promising to appoint a special prosecutor if he’s reelected to “go after” President Joe Biden and his family, he signaled that a second Trump term would fully jettison the post-Watergate norm of Justice Department independence. “I will...
Jack Teixeira, alleged classified documents leaker, indicted by federal grand jury
Jack Teixeira, the member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard accused of leaking classified documents online, has been indicted by a federal grand jury.
Karl Rove in Journal op-ed: Trump ‘will pay a high price’ in Mar-a-Lago case
Former George W. Bush aide Karl Rove warned in a new op-ed that former President Trump’s federal indictment over his mishandling of classified documents will come at a steep cost to himself and the…
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Terrorist financier released under First Step Act, says he 'would be proud' to fund terrorists again
A man convicted in the U.S. of financing a Middle East terrorist group has been released under the First Step Act, and said he "would be proud" to send them money again.
Biden knocks reporter for ‘dumb question’ about corruption allegation
President Biden on Thursday chided a reporter who asked about allegations of corruption pushed by House Republicans, dismissing the claims as a “dumb question.” “Why did the Ukraine FBI…
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Sherrod Brown, Tim Scott float tougher bank CEO penalties after Warren rift
One big question is the extent to which the bill will attract support from Warren and other lawmakers who worked with her to craft an earlier proposal.
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Cyberattack impacts U.S. federal government, NATO allies. Here's what we know about the breach so far.
Victims include Johns Hopkins University, the University of Georgia, the BBC and British Airways.
www.cbsnews.comSuarez backs 15-week federal abortion ban, says he has 'credibility' on immigration conversation
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, the newest candidate in the Republican presidential field, is drawing some distinctions between himself and his rivals, suggesting that the six-week abortion ban signed into law by Florida Gov.
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Texas authorities nab previously deported MS-13 gang member on international watchlist
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Thursday that it had nabbed a previously deported MS-13 gang member who is on a transnational criminal watchlist.
Biden marks 11th DACA anniversary amid immigration and border controversies - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden vowed to continue fighting for a "pathway to citizenship" for "Dreamers" Thursday.In a statement marking the eleventh anniversary of the creation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Biden claimed that the Obama-era initiative has offered education and labor...
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US Constitution's exception for slavery faces renewed battle ahead of Juneteenth
The U.S.Constitution's exception for slavery faces renewed battle from lawmakers ahead of Juneteenth.
A powerful Democrat emerges from rural California after bitter leadership fight
Robert Rivas won a bruising intraparty fight for the California speakership. Now he has to lead a splintered Democratic caucus.
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The four undecided Supreme Court rulings that could come tomorrow - Washington Examiner
As the Supreme Court nears its annual summer recess, justices still have more than 20 cases to decide that could have a significant impact on the country. The court typically saves its most profound cases for the end of its term, with each year usually defined by one or two cases that...
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Justice Department to probe PGA Tour deal with Saudi-funded LIV Golf
The announcement of the deal between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour last week immediately triggered antitrust concerns.
Why the White House and Fox News are fighting over gay pride
Tensions between the Biden administration and Fox News over Saturday's Pride month celebration at the White House boiled over Wednesday.
With student loan forgiveness in limbo, here's how the GOP wants to fix college debt
Republicans say it's unfair to forgive student-loan debt, and want to limit the amount that some students can borrow.
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De Blasio hit with historic fine over use of NYPD for presidential run
The former NYC mayor was ordered to pay nearly $500,000 for billing taxpayers for police officers' travel expenses during his failed White House bid.
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The RNC walks a delicate line, post Trump indictment
The candidate complained about pledging to back a possible "convicted felon."
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California teacher suspended for allegedly targeting White students on basis of race, gender
The San Francisco school district suspended a high school English teacher for discriminating against White male students, documents obtained by Fox Digital reveal.
How Kamala Harris has emerged as an early winner of the GOP primary
This week, presidential politics have actually bailed out the administration and saved the vice president a few trips to Capitol Hill.
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'Stop pussyfooting around': Ron DeSantis questions why Gavin Newsom won’t challenge Biden
The feud between the two powerful governors has heated up in recent months.
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First Muslim woman confirmed as a federal judge
Nusrat Choudhury, who spent her career as a civil rights attorney, will also be the first Bangladeshi American federal judge.
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Texas sends busload of migrants to Los Angeles for first time
Los Angeles calls the move "abhorrent". Texas' governor says towns in his state are "overwhelmed".
www.bbc.comBiden hopes Su's role in dockworker deal can sway Democratic holdouts to confirm her as labor chief
The White House is hoping that Julie Su’s role in brokering a deal between West Coast dockworkers and shippers will provide fresh momentum for the Senate to act on her long-stalled nomination to be labor secretary.
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21-year-old guardsman indicted on six counts after allegedly posting classified documents online | CNN Politics
The Air National Guardsman accused of posting a trove of classified documents to social media has been formally indicted on six counts of willful retention and transmission of classified information related to national defense, the Justice Department announced on Thursday.
www.cnn.comThey Are Trump’s Aides and Lawyers. Now They Could Be Trial Witnesses.
Throughout the inquiry into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified material, his insular world at Mar-a-Lago was rife with intrigue, anxiety and competing motives as investigators sought testimony and evidence from his some of his closest aides, advisers, lawyers and even members...
Who's running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates
With roughly a year and a half until the 2024 presidential election, the field of candidates is largely set. Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov.
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Cyclone Biparjoy loses speed as it passes India’s Gujarat
State official says 22 people injured in Gujarat but cyclone has lost speed as it moves towards Rajasthan.
Zelensky: Ukrainian loss could force US to choose between ‘collapse of NATO’ or war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that a loss to Russia could ultimately force the U.S. to choose between the “collapse of NATO” or going to war. “If Ukraine would lose, if Russi…
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Massachusetts Gov. Healey recommends 7 pardons halfway through first year in office
Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday recommended pardons for seven convicts, all of whom she claims have been fully vetted.
Conor McGregor accused of sex assault after NBA game
The former UFC champion denies the allegations, which are being investigated by police in Miami.
www.bbc.comGuardsman indicted on charges of disclosing classified national defense information
The Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of leaking highly classified military documents has been indicted on federal felony charges.
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The controversy over Donald Trump's latest indictment has generated heated views from supporters and detractors of the former president.
New theory of Earth’s rapid creation makes alien life more likely: study
The formation of the Earth may have looked more like a fast, inevitable landslide than like a slow series of occasional cataclysms, as scientists have long theorized, according …
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S&P 500 leaps to highest close in 14 months; traders bet US rates near peak
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq surged on Thursday to close at their highest in 14 months, as investors cheered economic data that fueled bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its aggressive interest-rate hike campaign.
Senate advances bill meant to boost local and conservative news versus Big Tech - Washington Examiner
A bill intended to help local and conservative news outlets negotiate better rates from Big Tech platforms advanced in the Senate Thursday, building off the momentum from similar legislation in Canada and California. The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act gained approval in a bipartisan...
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Reddit CEO slams protesters, says he'll change site rules
Steve Huffman, the Reddit CEO, told NBC News in an interview that a user protest on the site this week is led by a minority of moderators and doesn’t have wide support.
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Alabama lawmakers turn up the heat on Air Force in escalating Space Command fight
The legislation would freeze construction funding and restrict travel as the basing decision drags on.
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Biden campaign names communications director | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden has tapped Michael Tyler, a seasoned Democratic strategist, to serve as his campaign communications director, his campaign announced Thursday.
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Biden admin shields 330,000 immigrants from deportation; top Dem says it's not enough
An extension of temporary protected status by the Biden administration has met with disappointment by Sen. Bob Menendez, who said it didn't go far enough.
Live Nation's hidden ticket fees will no longer be hidden, event company says
Concert giant promises more transparent pricing for consumers as the Biden administration cracks down on"junk" fees.
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Phone location data on Jan. 5 pipe bomber may have been ‘corrupted’: FBI official - Washington Examiner
A former top FBI official said the bureau’s efforts to catch the unidentified person who planted pipe bombs the night before the Capitol riot may have been hampered by geolocation data from one cellphone provider being “corrupted.” FBI Director Christopher Wray claimed in February that he had...
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As Russians fight for Ukraine, Kyiv is faced with a new dilemma
A Russian Volunteer Corps fighter is remembered as a ‘brave warrior’ at a funeral in Kyiv, as Ukraine treads carefully.
GOP lawmakers urge DOJ to probe Chinese IP theft from U.S. small businesses
Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Roger Williams, R-Texas, along with 24 other lawmakers, pressed the DOJ to build up IP theft protections for small businesses.
GOP Strategist Shreds Whatabouting Republicans With Her Own ‘What About?’ Questions
Alice Stewart ripped conservatives trying to divert attention from the criminal allegations against Donald Trump in the classified documents case.
Jordan Neely death: NYC chokehold suspect Daniel Penny gets arraignment date following indictment - Washington Examiner
Daniel Penny, the 24-year-old former Marine who was indicted on charges of killing homeless man Jordan Neely on a New York City subway, has had his arraignment scheduled for the end of the month. Penny will appear in front of Judge Maxwell Wiley at the Manhattan Supreme Court to answer one...
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Texas tornado destroys town, 3 dead, dozens injured as search efforts extend into night
Tornadoes were seen tearing through the southern Plains on Thursday, leaving a path of destruction in parts of Texas.
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White House blasts Tuberville’s hold on military nominations
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre slammed Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) for holding up some 200 Pentagon nominees over a Defense Department abortion policy, calling the lawmaker ̶…
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‘Blood on your hands’: Duckworth blasts Sinema for pilot training proposal
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s proposal had forced the Senate Commerce Committee to postpone a vote on a major aviation policy bill.
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OnPolitics: Supreme Court adoption case sides with Native American tribes, Biden
This ruling marks the second time in recent weeks the high court has rejected the idea laws require "race neutral" outcomes.
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Mexican farmers take over airport; governor tells them to take over U.S. warehouses, instead
Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha's appeal to take over the warehouses or offices of the U.S. food giant Cargill drew a stern rebuke from a U.S. expatriate group in Mexico.
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US Open: Inside the exclusive Los Angeles Country Club drawing the sporting world’s attention this weekend - Washington Examiner
The U.S. Open is being hosted at the exclusive Los Angeles Country Club for the first time in the club's history, with the world getting an up-close look at one of the most mysterious golf courses in the country. The north course, which dates back to 1911, has seldom hosted outside events, but...
www.washingtonexaminer.comOregon GOP senators end 6-week walkout after new agreements on abortion, gun bills
Republican senators have ended the longest walkout in the history of the Oregon Legislature, which held up key bills for six weeks.
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Democrat bill gives immigrants instant access to federal benefits, ends 'xenophobic' 5-year wait
Democrats in Congress want to end the mandatory five-year waiting period before immigrants can access a wide range of federal benefits, including Medicaid and food stamps.
Neuschwanstein: Woman killed in attack near historic German castle
A 30-year-old US man is suspected of shoving a woman off a hill near Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria.
www.bbc.comJen Psaki Says This 1 Donald Trump 'Talent' Could Majorly Backfire
It could "end up a curse" for the former president, argued the Biden White House press secretary-turned-MSNBC anchor.
Gabby Petito civil lawsuit moves forward after judge declines motions to dismiss - Washington Examiner
A Florida judge denied Brian Laundrie's family's motions to dismiss the civil lawsuit against it in the death of Gabby Petito. Petito's body was discovered in September 2021, and her cause of death was revealed to be strangulation. Brian Laundrie, her boyfriend at the time, committed suicide...
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U.S. House panel votes to raise commercial pilot retirement age to 67
A U.S. House of Representatives committee on Wednesday narrowly voted to raise the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age to 67 from 65.
Would Republicans support Trump in 2024 if he's convicted of crimes? They're split
The GOP faces uncharted waters after its front-runner for the presidential nomination, Donald Trump, was indicted on felony charges. The party is divided over how to proceed.
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Trump golf course criminal investigation is officially closed, Westchester D.A. says
The two-year investigation examined Trump Organization valuations of a golf club in Westchester County, New York.
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Lawmaker proposes renaming street outside Chinese Embassy for Tiananmen Square victims - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — Freshman Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) introduced a bill to rename the street in front of the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., to “1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard” in honor of the victims of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. June 4 marked 34 years since the Chinese government went to...
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DeSantis kicks off feud over College Board's AP psych class
Florida school districts had raised questions about an AP Psychology “learning objective” that covers gender and sexual orientation.
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Mike Pence has some advice in new book: `Go Home for Dinner'
Former Vice President Mike Pence, who is running for president, is penning a new book on "how faith makes a family and family makes a life."
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No Labels pledges to end third-party push if Biden ‘way’ ahead of Trump in spring
Political organization No Labels committed to end its third-party push if polling shows President Biden “way” ahead of former President Trump next spring. No Labels, a bipartisan group, has been pu…
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US has resumed indirect talks with Iran in effort to constrain nuclear program | CNN Politics
The United States has quietly resumed indirect talks with Iran in an effort to constrain Tehran’s nuclear program, multiple sources told CNN.
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New Jersey Gov. Murphy appoints 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans to election watchdog posts
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday named two Democrats and two Republicans as new members of the state's Election Law Enforcement Commission.
Tuberville steadfast in hold on Pentagon nominations | CNN Politics
Months into his hold on military nominees, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is still not relenting despite efforts by some of his own Republican colleagues to try and give him alternatives to back off his blockade.
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Crenshaw grills Dem witness over failure to name one study citing benefits of surgeries for trans kids
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, tore into a Democrat witness over her inability to cite a medical study that states the benefits of transgender surgeries for minors during a House hearing.
Sarah Palin denies then seems to confirm that Trumpism is a cult
The 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee’s tongue was tied as she tried to defend the ex-president’s supporters
Judge orders Trump lawyers to seek security clearances
Defense attorneys commonly receive security clearances in criminal cases involving classified documents.
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NASA says asteroid passing near Earth on Thursday is ‘potentially hazardous object’ - Washington Examiner
A large asteroid that is approximately the size of the main span of the Brooklyn Bridge is expected to pass near Earth on Thursday, making it a "potentially hazardous object," according to NASA. The asteroid, which is 1,600 feet long, is expected to pass within 2.6 million miles of the Earth on...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS says price caps on Russia's oil are cutting revenue nearly in half and weakening its economy
When the Group of Seven nations, the European Union and Australia last year announced a plan to cap the price of Russian oil, U.S. officials said it would deliver a most effective blow to Russia’s economy, undermining its greatest revenue source.
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Ukrainians were ‘ready to eliminate’ Russian soldier before dramatic surrender, commander says | CNN
Ukrainian forces spared the life of a Russian soldier when he surrendered to a drone on the battlefield just moments before its operators were about to open fire, a Ukrainian commander has confirmed to CNN.
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DeSantis pins ‘massive exodus out of California’ on Newsom - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) blasted Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) for the "huge problems" in California in a press conference on Thursday. The Florida governor was signing the $114.8 billion Framework for Freedom Budget during the conference and answered a question afterward about debating Newsom. Sean...
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Austin: Ukraine war 'a marathon, and not a sprint'
The U.S. is in it for “the long haul,” Austin said.
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Greece boat disaster: ‘People are waiting for any piece of good news’
People are waiting for 'any good news' after a migrant boat believed to be carrying hundreds sank.
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Sudan’s war after two months: What you need to know
Fighting between the army and the RSF has displaced more than 2.2 million people and caused a dire humanitarian crisis.
No Labels pledges to end third-party push if Biden ‘way’ ahead of Trump in spring
Political organization No Labels committed to end its third-party push if polling shows President Biden “way” ahead of former President Trump next spring. No Labels, a bipartisan group, has been pu…
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Male overdose deaths are two to three times higher than for women - Washington Examiner
Men are more likely to die of drug overdoses than women, according to new data from the National Institutes of Health. Men experience overdose death at a two to three times greater rate than women across all age brackets, states, and types of drugs, according to a study published on Thursday and...
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Ticketmaster parent Live Nation, others agree to show 'junk fees' after Biden pressure
Live Nation and SeatGeek agreed in advance of a meeting with President Biden to commit to show all fees up front for ticket purchases.
What could a possible prison sentence for Donald Trump look like?
As he faces 37 federal charges, does the former US president have a real chance of being handed a lengthy sentence?
A Russian ransomware gang breaches the Energy Department and other federal agencies
U.S. officials say the Department of Energy is among a small number of federal agencies compromised in a Russian cyber-extortion gang’s global hack of a file-transfer program popular with corporations and governments.
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White House continues to use the term ‘MAGA’ in official capacities despite Hatch Act violation - Washington Examiner
White House officials have continued to use the term "MAGA" in official correspondence, despite a warning last week that doing so violates the Hatch Act. The Office of Special Counsel sent guidance to federal agencies last week warning that the term "MAGA" was off-limits because it was too...
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Calif. Democrat accuses Muslim colleague of White supremacy for not backing race-based law
Democratic Assemblymember Corey Jackson on Thursday accused Assemblymember Bill Essayli, a Republican and the assembly’s first Muslim member, of White supremacy.
Tribes cheer Supreme Court ruling on Native American adoption
Supreme court upholds requirement Native Americans must be given preference in adoptions, fostering of Native children.
Trump judge’s thin criminal trial resume comes with a twist
The Trump-appointed judge, preparing to oversee his documents case, is about to undertake a massive and complex health fraud trial.
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Meet the team facing off against anti-LGBTQ groups at drag queen story hours
The Parasol Patrol is a volunteer group protecting LGBTQ events from groups such as Patriot Front, the Proud Boys and Westboro Baptist Church.
Trump indictment poses political headaches for Biden
President Biden is facing an unprecedented task with no easy solution — dealing with the federal indictment of former President Trump while fighting off unsubstantiated claims by the right that Bid…
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Schiff faces ethics complaint over 2016 Russia collusion claims after censure vote fails - Washington Examiner
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) survived a Republican-led motion to censure earlier this week, but the California Democrat is not in the clear just yet. The conservative Center for Renewing America filed a complaint to the Office of Congressional Ethics on Thursday, requesting lawmakers to investigate...
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US government agencies hit in global hacking spree
US cyber-watchdog agency said it was still working to identify the impact of the hacking campaign.
How the Fed hid a rate hike in its rate 'cuts' for 2024
Projections actually indicate monetary policy will grow more restrictive through 2024 on an inflation-adjusted basis.
Greece boat disaster: Capsized boat had 100 children in hold, BBC told
Survivors from a fishing boat that sank off Greece say as many as 750 people may have been on board.
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Biden pick for counterterror post botched handling of Hezbollah, Cruz says: 'Utterly disqualifying'
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, Ted Cruz collaborated on a bipartisan plan to free an American detained in Lebanon during Ambassador Elizabeth Richard's tenure, which Cruz cited in his criticism.
PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger being investigated by DOJ: Report - Washington Examiner
The Justice Department will reportedly review the planned merger between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf. The DOJ investigation, on the basis of antitrust concerns, is being reported more than a week after the competing golf leagues announced plans to merge. BIDEN BETS THAT THE BEST...
www.washingtonexaminer.comEx-NYC Mayor de Blasio ordered to pay $475K for misusing public funds on failed White House bid
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has been ordered to pay nearly half a million dollars after he was found to have misused public funds on a police security detail during his failed presidential bid.
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Trump classified documents case differs from Biden, Clinton, Pence issues — here's how
"If Donald Trump and his team had responded to the subpoena and turned over everything they had, we wouldn't be here today," said Jon Sale, a Miami lawyer.
Herschel Walker enrolls at University of Georgia after 2022 election loss
Former GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker has re-enrolled at the University of Georgia following his unsuccessful bid to unseat Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) last year. A university spokesperson c…
thehill.comLive Nation's hidden ticket fees will no longer be hidden, event company says
Concert giant promises more transparent pricing for consumers as the Biden administration cracks down on"junk" fees.
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Bipartisan support for blocking arms to a NATO nation
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June 15, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Russia launched airstrikes across Ukraine overnight, hitting the central city of Kryvyi Rih just two days after it was rocked by a deadly attack, officials said.
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Focus: Google, one of AI’s biggest backers, warns own staff about chatbots
Alphabet Inc is cautioning employees about chatbot usage at the same time as it markets its own program Bard.
Minnesota stops enforcing law excluding religious colleges from free enrollment program - Washington Examiner
Minnesota Minnesota stops enforcing law excluding religious colleges from free enrollment program By Breccan F. Thies, Investigative Reporter June 15, 2023 07:13 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Minnesota Minnesota stops enforcing law excluding religious colleges from free enrollment...
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Kamala Harris' demands for 'assault weapons ban' jeered: 'Heading out to buy some more'
Kamala Harris condemned the legality of "assault weapons" in civil society, and numerous gun advocates on Twitter responded by dunking on the Vice President.
Mars rover sends back pictures of Martian sky - Washington Examiner
NASA's Mars Curiosity rover sent two panorama photos of the Martian sky back to Earth.The image consists of two pictures taken at different times of day stitched together. The original panorama images were in black and white, and the "artistic interpretation" added color, according to NASA. NASA...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTexas governor signs bill placing limits on transgender athletes in college sports | CNN Politics
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law Thursday barring transgender college athletes in the state from competing in sports that align with their gender identity – expanding a 2021 law that banned transgender students in K-12 Texas school districts and some charter schools from doing the...
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Pence attacks Trump over documents indictment, interest rate hikes paused: 5 Things podcast
Pence attacks Trump over 'serious allegations' in the documents indictment, Senate GOP unveils plan to tackle student loan debt: 5 Things podcast
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Singapore warns U.S., EU chip subsidies will ‘drive up costs’
Both Singapore and Malaysia produce a disproportionately large amount of the world's semiconductors.
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Greece scours shipwreck site; hundreds feared drowned in boat's hold
Rescuers scoured the seas off Greece on Thursday following a shipwreck that killed at least 78 migrants, as hopes of survivors dwindled and fears grew that hundreds more, including children, may have drowned inside the crowded vessel's hold.
DEI halted at North Carolina colleges as UNC bans compelled speech - Washington Examiner
DEI DEI halted at North Carolina colleges as UNC bans compelled speech By Breccan F. Thies, Investigative Reporter June 15, 2023 07:06 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print DEI DEI halted at North Carolina colleges as UNC bans compelled speech By Breccan F. Thies, Investigative Reporter June...
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Senate panel advances journalism antitrust bill
Welcome to The Hill’s Technology newsletter{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Senate panel advances journalism antitrust legislationThe Senate Judiciary Committee adva…
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Greg Abbott clashes with lieutenant governor over broad use of veto power - Washington Examiner
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) clashed with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick over the threat of the governor utilizing his veto power over a string of bills. Tensions have erupted between Abbott and the state Senate over the issue of property taxes during a special session. The Texas governor has threatened to use...
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Ukraine reports advances in early stages of counterattack
Ukraine's military said on Thursday it had regained control of over 100 square km (38 square miles) of territory in a counteroffensive against Russian forces and Kyiv added Ukraine's forces had advanced on key sectors of the front line.
Boris Johnson deliberately misled parliament over COVID parties, report finds
The former prime minister has described the findings about his conduct as "anti-democratic" and "deranged."
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Russian cybercrime gang CL0P hacks federal agencies, CISA says
The government isn't confirming which agencies were affected, media reports say DOE was among them.
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DC-area senators vow to fight Reagan National expansion ‘with everything we’ve got’
A coalition of Washington-area senators have vowed to oppose the proposed Reagan National Airport changes “with everything we’ve got,” noting that such expansion would be a “disaster” for their con…
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Ted Cruz slams FBI over Biden investigation: ‘Senior leadership believes they’re unaccountable’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed the FBI for “utterly and completely stonewalling” the investigation into what he alleges is a “criminal bribery scheme” involving President Joe Biden and a “foreign national.” “They’re covering up,” Cruz told Hannity, detailing the several questions he asked FBI...
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Tropical Cyclone Biparjoy: Power lines damaged, trees uprooted as it makes India landfall
Strong winds, heavy rain and high tides lashed India's Gujarat coast late on Thursday as cyclone Biparjoy made landfall after authorities there and in neighbouring Pakistan had evacuated more than 180,000 people to safety.
It’s not just Trump. Christie’s gunning for DeSantis, too.
Christie is hoping a strong performance in the debates this summer — if he qualifies for them — will boost his standing in the polls.
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Senate Democrats pressure PayPal, Venmo, Cash App over fraud protections
The lawmakers say the companies haven't taken sufficient measures to protect users from harm enabled by the services.
Senate Intelligence chair: China leads the world on AI rules
"China is very much ahead of the game in terms of self-regulating AI within their own nation-state,” Sen. Mark Warner said.
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Francis Suarez joins other 2024 candidates in support of nationwide abortion ban - Washington Examiner
The latest 2024 Republican candidate for president, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, revealed his support for a nationwide abortion ban. Suarez explained his stance to the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, expressing he would support a ban if it came after 15 weeks and had exceptions for the life of...
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An officer’s leg was run over by a fire truck during the Denver Nuggets victory parade. Later, 2 people were shot as fans left | CNN
As the city of Denver celebrated its first NBA championship, a police sergeant providing security for players riding on a fire truck was run over as people at a victory parade moved into the street, officials said Thursday.
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Teamsters expected to authorize a nationwide UPS strike for this summer
Teamsters UPS drivers are expected to authorize a nationwide strike Friday, which would give union leaders the right to call for a strike if a satisfactory contract for more than 340,000 UPS employ…
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The Supreme Court has preserved a federal law giving preference to Native American families when it comes to adopting Native children in foster care.
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A bill intended to help local and conservative news outlets negotiate better rates from Big Tech platforms advanced in the Senate Thursday, building off the momentum from similar legislation in Canada and California. The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act gained approval in a bipartisan...
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German police arrest American tourist for shoving two women down a ravine, killing one, near famous castle
An American man is in German custody for allegedly shoving two fellow American tourists down a steep slope, killing one of them near the Neuschwanstein Castle.
Al Pacino, girlfriend Noor Alfallah welcome new baby
The child is named Roman Pacino, his father's representative tells CBS News.
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Democrats call Biden methane proposal ‘insufficient’
A group of Democratic senators is calling on the Biden administration to go further to address methane emissions from oil and gas production, saying the current proposed rule is “insufficient.” Spe…
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Police investigating mysterious death of college student found lying in the road
Police said they are investigating the death of Mia Kanu, a college student found in critical condition lying in the road earlier after somehow exiting a vehicle.
Biden muscles Ticketmaster, SeatGeek to scrap hidden ticket fees after Taylor Swift debacle
Ticketmaster, SeatGeek and other companies are scrapping hidden fees for ticket sales amid calls from President Joe Biden to eliminate "junk fees."
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Obama, Tim Scott trade barbs over race in America
Former President Barack Obama and presidential hopeful Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., criticized each other's handling of race, with Obama knocking GOP talk of American unity.
Retail sales rose 0.3% in May despite pressure from higher inflation and interest rates
Americans increased their spending at retailers last month despite pressure from still-high inflation and rising borrowing costs.
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Boris Johnson lied to Parliament about COVID 'Partygate' scandals, report finds
British lawmakers published a report into whether former Prime Minister Boris Johnson misled Parliament about COVID lockdown parties. In a scathing report, they concluded he did.
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Carone returns to law firm after divesting in the name of good government
“While I enjoyed every minute of my public service, I’m excited to return to working with clients like you, who have trusted me to advise and represent them for so many years," Carone wrote in an email reviewed by POLITICO.
www.politico.comStock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street rally, Bank of Japan stands pat
Shares are mostly higher in Asia after a broad-based rally on Wall Street. Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Sydney all logged moderate gains.
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5 dogs die in RV fire at Florida dog show | CNN
Five dogs died Tuesday after an RV caught fire ahead of an American Kennel Club-sanctioned all-breed dog show in Tampa, Florida, according to fire officials.
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Exclusive: African leaders to propose 'confidence building measures' to Russia, Ukraine
African leaders could propose a series of "confidence building measures" during their initial efforts to mediate in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to a draft framework document seen by Reuters on Thursday.
Group recommends reforms for scandal-plagued Los Angeles city council
Los Angeles should add more city council members, create two new independent redistricting commissions and better enforce ethics rules, a panel of academics tasked with proposing reforms for the scandal-plagued city government said Thursday.
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Gavin Newsom’s wife opens up about accident that killed her sister - Washington Examiner
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), spoke openly about the loss of her sister over four decades ago, reflecting on the mental health implications the accident had. Siebel Newsom, a documentary filmmaker and staunch gender equality advocate, expressed to the Los Angeles...
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Italy's Meloni meets Musk in Rome
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Rome later on Thursday, a government source said, after holding brief talks with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in the morning.
Playbook PM: Tribes breathe a sigh of SCOTUS relief
And Miami Mayor Francis Suarez speaks on Good Morning America.
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Chechen fighters sent to Russian border with Ukraine, leader Kadyrov says
Chechen fighters have been deployed in Russia's Belgorod region bordering Ukraine to prevent attacks from "Ukrainian sabotage groups", Chechnya ruler Ramzan Kadyrov said on Thursday.
DeSantis jabs Newsom over 2024: 'Are you going to throw your hat in the ring?'
DeSantis and Newsom have long been political adversaries.
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15 killed in 'mass casualty collision' on highway in Canada: Police
Authorities are responding to a "mass casualty collision" that occurred Thursday on a highway in Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police said.
U.S.-trained Ukrainian pilot who died in combat had been eager to get back into the fight
Capt. Vladyslav Savieliev graduated from a pilot training course at a Mississippi air base in March.
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 6/15/2023
Wall Street staged a broad-based rally, with the S&P 500 notching the biggest gain yet in its recent winning streak. The benchmark index rose 1.2% Thursday.
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2 people shot, Denver police officer hit by firetruck during Nuggets NBA championship parade
Two people were shot and a Denver police officer was struck by a firetruck during Thursday's Nuggets NBA championship parade, police said.
Ivey signs grocery tax reduction into law; tax to drop by 1% in September
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed legislation to reduce Alabama’s sales tax on food. The new law will reduce the state’s 4% tax on groceries to 3% on Sept. 1.
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Texas town devastated by tornado, 5 dead across South from severe weather
Tornadoes tore through the South, killing at least five people.
Realtor helps LGBTQ+ Texans leave state through ‘rainbow Underground Railroad’
“We’re calling it kind of the ‘rainbow Underground Railroad,'” Bob McCranie said about his real estate service called Flee Red States. “We’re trying to get peopl…
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Opinion: Decoding Trump’s top-secret documents | CNN
Peter Bergen talks to intelligence experts about why the 31 documents mentioned in the Trump indictment are so extraordinarily sensitive and mishandling them could cause great harm to national security.
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Nathan Carman, man charged with killing mother in 2016 at sea, dies in New Hampshire while awaiting trial
Nathan Carman, 29, was scheduled to face trial in October, years after he allegedly killed his mother during a 2016 fishing trip.
www.cbsnews.comHope dims for missing migrants amid questions about Greece's actions in deadly sinking
Nine survivors from a migrant boat that sank were arrested on suspicion of smuggling as hope faded for hundreds of missing passengers and attention turned to Greece’s failure to act before the ship capsized.
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Japan’s otherworldly disappearing desert | CNN
Japan’s least populated prefecture is home to the Tottori Sand Dunes, a desert landscape that is now carefully protected by the government.
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Summer intern’s commute goes viral: She flies from South Carolina to New Jersey because it’s cheaper than renting | CNN Business
Typically, college interns find cheap places to live for the summer. One woman is going to great lengths to do that.
www.cnn.comRepublican governors intensify resistance to plan to sell land leases for conservation
Republican governors are pushing back against a proposal by the Biden administration to put conservation on equal footing with industry on vast government-owned lands.
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Montana man sentenced to 18 years for shooting intended to "clean" town of LGBTQ+ residents
"This defendant is being held accountable for his horrific attempted mass shooting against the LGBTQI+ community in a Montana town," said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke.
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The job market enters a new phase as the Great Resignation ends | CNN Business
As the dust begins to settle on the Covid-fueled economic tumult of the last few years, one pandemic-era trend appears to be on its way out: The Great Resignation.
www.cnn.comFeds announce start of public process to reshape key rules on Colorado River water use by 2027
Federal water managers say they've begun a public process to shape rules to be enacted in 2027 to continue providing hydropower, drinking water and irrigation to farms, cities and tribes in seven U.S. states and Mexico.
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22-year-old arrested for writing 'Jesus loves you' on public and private property
A 22-year-old Oregon man was arrested and jailed Tuesday for writing "Jesus loves you" on public and private property, according to local police.
A city in Michigan votes to permanently ban Pride flags from display on public property during Pride Month | CNN
As communities across the United States celebrate June as Pride Month, a city near Detroit, Michigan, has voted to permanently ban the display of Pride flags on public property.
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Australian senator interrupts colleague on floor of parliament to accuse him of sexual assault
Sen. Lidia Thorpe called it "a disgrace" for a fellow lawmaker whom she accused of sexual assault to address parliament on the topic.
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Federal government wastes enough money to buy half a million houses every month: Report
A report from spending watchdog Open the Books shows that the government wasted an average of $683 million per day last year.
Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava's stock soars as much as 117% in market debut
Its closing price gives it a market value of $4.88 billion and makes it the top-performing IPO this year for companies valued above $500 million.
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Trans adults scramble for care under new Florida law
A recent Florida law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) bans gender-affirming care for minors, but it also sets up significant barriers for transgender adults to get needed treatment — and puts the pr…
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Texas Gov. Abbott signs bill to ‘protect the integrity of women’s sports’ - Washington Examiner
Greg Abbott Texas Gov. Abbott signs bill to 'protect the integrity of women's sports' By Jack Birle, Breaking News Reporter June 15, 2023 07:52 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Greg Abbott Texas Gov. Abbott signs bill to 'protect the integrity of women's sports' By Jack Birle, Breaking...
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Archives ignites investigation of DHS inspector general following deleted texts
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) on Thursday kicked off an investigation into Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari, bypassing the DHS watchd…
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FDA asks drugmakers to update Covid boosters to target XBB.1.5 for the fall
The updated shots are expected to be distributed as early as September as part of a fall booster campaign.
www.nbcnews.comFDA advisers endorse updating COVID vaccines to target latest omicron strain
The COVID-19 vaccines are on track for a big recipe change this fall. Today’s vaccines still contain the original coronavirus strain, the one that started the pandemic.
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A small group of conservative doctors has sought to shape the nation's most contentious policies on abortion and transgender rights by promoting views rejected by the medical establishment as scientific fact, according to documents reviewed by The Washington Post that describe the group's...
Cancer rates are climbing among young people. It’s not clear why.
Vanessa Chapoy had just turned 24 when she felt the lump in her breast. It was “huge,” she remembers, “like the size of a walnut, or a big marble.” She went to the first in a series of doctors that…
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Pfizer alerts doctors to impending shortage of long-acting penicillin for kids | CNN
Pfizer, the manufacturer of Bicillin – a long-acting injectable form of the antibiotic penicillin – is warning doctors that it expects to run out of its formulations for children by the end of June. Formulations for adults are also expected to be in short supply but are not expected to run out.
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Taking stimulants like Adderall without ADHD decreases productivity, study finds
Taking stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin without having ADHD, for which they are commonly prescribed, won't actually boost your brain power, researchers say.
www.cbsnews.comRural Utah abortion clinic closes amid staff shortages, plans to reopen in August
There is now one fewer place to access abortion in Utah after Planned Parenthood closed its only clinic outside the Salt Lake City metropolitan area.
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California authorities seize enough fentanyl in San Francisco to kill city's entire population nearly 3 times over
The California Highway Patrol has seized enough fentanyl in San Francisco in the past six weeks to kill the city's entire population nearly three times over.
What is eclampsia, the condition that may have killed Olympian Tori Bowie? | CNN
What are the risk factors and symptoms of eclampsia, the condition that may have contributed to the death of three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie while she was pregnant?
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BMI is a flawed way to measure obesity, experts say. What else works?
Body mass index isn’t the only way to determine if a person has obesity. Here’s how other assessments stack up.
www.nbcnews.comIs a new doctor payment policy in the House?
The House Energy and Commerce Committee will examine how Medicare pays doctors.
www.politico.comN.C. Lawmaker Who Switched Parties To Allow Abortion Ban Now Denies Having An Abortion
Rep. Tricia Cotham, a former Democrat, spoke passionately in a 2015 floor speech about needing abortion care after she found out her pregnancy was unviable.
surgeon guilty of manslaughter after patient died following breast augmentation
Dr. Geoffrey Kim, 54, was convicted of attempted reckless manslaughter and obstruction of telephone service. He faces up to three years in prison.
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Experts say influential group’s guidance on CTE is too weak | CNN
In a statement Wednesday, the Concussion in Sport Group, a panel of the world’s leading experts on concussion and head trauma, stopped short of definitively linking the brain disease CTE with repeated head trauma.
www.cnn.comConfidence in science fell in 2022 while political divides persisted, poll shows
Confidence in the scientific community declined among U.S. adults in 2022, a major survey shows, driven by a a partisan divide that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Patients with HIV in US saw rise of rare, deadly bacterial illness last year: CDC
A new CDC report found that HIV patients in the U.S. saw a rise of a rare, deadly bacterial illness in 2022 due to low vaccination rates.
Visually impaired people in Ukraine struggle to cope during Russian missile attacks
The number of people suffering anxiety and other psychological issues in Ukraine is on the rise since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of the country last year.
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Food addiction: What it is and how to overcome it | CNN
Experts explain what food addiction is, and how those affected can develop a healthier relationship with food.
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Woman says she was forced to travel for an abortion despite her fetus's fatal condition
Heather Maberry's unborn child was diagnosed with anencephaly -- a fatal condition -- at 20 weeks. But she was forced to travel for an abortion due to Kentucky's ban.
Ron DeSantis wasn't always a COVID rebel: Looking back at the Florida governor's initial pandemic response
The Florida governor implemented stay-at-home measures that 2024 rivals and fellow GOP Govs. Asa Hutchinson and Doug Burgum bucked.
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Scientists report creation of first human synthetic model embryos | CNN
A team of researchers in the United States and United Kingdom say they have created the world’s first synthetic human embryo-like structures from stem cells, bypassing the need for eggs and sperm.
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