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Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president
MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump said Thursday that he was indicted for mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, a remarkable development that makes him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges by the federal government that he once oversaw.
Trump indicted on federal charges related to document handling and obstruction of justice
Former President Donald Trump says he has been indicted on seven federal charges out of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation. He will appear in court on Tuesday.
Who is Jack Smith, the special counsel behind the Trump classified documents indictment? | CNN Politics
Special counsel Jack Smith’s monthslong investigation into Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents has entered a new chapter with the indictment of the former president on seven charges.
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Trump says he'll plead not guilty after federal indictment
Updates on former President Donald Trump's federal indictment in classified documents investigation.
Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case
He "never thought it possible that such a thing could happen" to a former US president, he says.
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Louisiana governor says he intends to veto anti-LGBTQ+ bills including ban on gender-affirming care
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, said Thursday he intends to veto a package of bills passed by the GOP-dominated legislature that targets the LGBTQ+ community, including a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors and the state’s version of a “Don’t Say Gay” bill. If...
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What 2024 GOP candidates are saying about Trump’s indictment
Former President Trump’s Thursday evening announcement that he was indicted on federal charges quickly scrambled the 2024 GOP presidential race, putting his various challengers on the spot to respo…
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`Bunch of malarkey': Biden dismisses GOP bribery allegations
President Joe Biden was asked about an FBI investigative document that members of a House investigative committee reviewed Thursday.
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Trump's 2 indictments mark unprecedented moment in presidential history
Trump's second indictments again marks an unprecedented development in the country's history -- the second time a former president has ever faced criminal charges
Donald Trump indicted: Former president says he has been charged in classified docs case
Former President Donald Trump says that he has been charged in special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into his alleged mishandling of classified records at his Florida resort home of Mar-a-Lago.
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What Donald Trump's latest indictment means for him — and for 2024
A federal indictment could have more serious implications for former President Trump's 2024 presidential run than the indictment brought against him by a New York grand jury in March, CBS News Political Director Fin Gómez said Thursday.
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Abbott announces ‘floating barriers’ to deter migrants along the Rio Grande
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Thursday announced the state will deploy “marine floating barriers” aimed at deterring migrants along the Rio Grande River. “This is a new water-based barrier, buoys ……
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Former Republican House Speaker John Boehner says it's time for GOP "to move on" from Trump
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Former Speaker Boehner, asked whether he thought Trump would step back or the party would abandon him, replied, "Hope springs eternal."
www.cbsnews.comDonald Trump indicted: Former president says he has been charged in classified docs case
Former President Donald Trump says that he has been charged in special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into his alleged mishandling of classified records at his Florida resort home of Mar-a-Lago.
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Donald Trump indicted on 7 counts in classified documents probe | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on seven counts in the special counsel’s classified documents probe, a stunning development that marks the first time a former president has faced federal charges.
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Dems accuse GOP’s FBI witness of lying to Congress, refer matter to Garland
House Democrats on Thursday accused a suspended FBI agent witness, who was put forward by their Republican colleagues as a whistleblower, of lying to Congress last month and referred the matter to …
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump says indictment is 'election interference at the highest level'
Former President Donald Trump speaks in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital about his indictment, saying it is "election interference."
DeSantis sets rivalry aside: ‘Why so zealous in pursuing Trump?’
The Florida governor's response shows just how far he's willing to criticize the former president.
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Timeline: The journey of Trump’s classified documents
FBI agents found more than 100 classified documents from Mar-a-Lago that included 11 sets of classified documents.
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Donald Trump indictment: Nation reacts to Trump being indicted for the second time
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury in an ongoing criminal Department of Justice investigation into the discovery of classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida earlier this year.
www.washingtonexaminer.comJudge clears way for disciplinary proceedings against Trump ally Jeffrey Clark
D.C. Bar authorities charged Clark, a top ally in the effort to undermine the results of the 2020 presidential election, with engaging in “dishonest” conduct.
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FBI arrests Texas businessman linked to impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton
FBI agents have arrested a Texas businessman at the center of the scandal that led to the historic impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Online records show that Nate Paul was booked into an Austin jail Thursday afternoon after being taken into custody by federal agents. It was not...
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Trump indicted on 7 charges in classified docs probe
The former president made the announcement on his social media platform Thursday night.
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Biden and UK's Sunak sign 'Atlantic Declaration,' pledging agreements on A.I. and critical minerals
Rishi Sunak, coming to the end of his U.S. trip this week, lauded the deal as a "new economic partnership for a new age."
Ukrainian attacks continue in key southern Zaporizhzhia region
Experts say Kyiv is trying to split the Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia into two detached groups.
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Trump immediately fundraises after saying he was indicted in documents probe
Former President Trump on Thursday swiftly moved toward fundraising efforts after claiming he’s been indicted in connection with the Justice Department’s investigation into his handling…
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DeSantis recruiters eyed Catholic church for migrant flights that bishop calls 'reprehensible'
Mark Seitz, the Roman Catholic bishop of El Paso, Texas, tells The Associated Press that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' flights of migrants from the Texas border to California are “reprehensible” and “not morally acceptable.” DeSantis’ recruiters zeroed in on Sacred Heart Catholic Church in El Paso...
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2nd Trump indictment could change the 2024 GOP race for the White House, or not: ANALYSIS
Trump has kept running despite another indictment in March.
Trump indictment: DeSantis blasts ‘weaponization of federal law enforcement’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) blasted the “weaponization of federal law enforcement” in response to the news that former President Trump had been indicted, but avoiding an outright defe…
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Trump’s 2024 GOP opponents rush to his defense, post indictment
Vivek Ramaswamy promised to pardon Trump if elected. Ron DeSantis pledged to go after the DOJ.
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Donald Trump indictment: Kevin McCarthy says Trump indictment marks a ‘dark day’ for America
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) opposed the indictment of former President Donald Trump on Thursday evening, pronouncing it “a dark day for the United States of America.”
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Indicted for a second time, Donald Trump plays the victim card while rivals mostly defend him
As it happened after a New York grand jury indicted him, Trump plays up to supporters and attacks prosecutors; rivals try to figure out how to react.
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Donald Trump indicted on 7 counts in classified documents probe | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on seven counts in the special counsel’s classified documents probe, a stunning development that marks the first time a former president has faced federal charges.
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Surprise Supreme Court win for Black voters could give Democrats an electoral boost
How Alabama's Black Belt gives the Voting Rights Act — and Democrats in Washington — a lifeline.
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Texas businessman connected to Ken Paxton impeachment arrested by FBI
Federal agents on Wednesday arrested Nate Paul, a Texas businessman whose ties to Ken Paxton were critical to the Attorney General's impeachment last month.
Trump faces US criminal charges for mishandling documents, obstruction - lawyer
Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury for retaining classified government documents and obstruction of justice, according to a lawyer for the former U.S. president and another source familiar with the matter.
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Trump indicted on seven criminal charges in classified documents case
Trump, who is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is the only U.S. president, former or otherwise, ever to be criminally charged.
FBI informant document alleges Joe and Hunter Biden were paid $5M by Burisma: GOP
President Joe Biden's alleged “criminal bribery scheme” is tied to payments reportedly made by the Ukrainian energy company Burisma to members of the Biden family, GOP House Oversight Committee members said Thursday after viewing an FBI document related to the claims.
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George Conway calls Trump indictment in documents case ‘absolutely historic’
George Conway, a conservative attorney and prominent critic of former President Trump, on Thursday called the news that former President Trump was indicted in a probe into his handling of classifie…
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Danny Masterson’s lawyers sanctioned for sharing info with a lawyer for the Church of Scientology
The lawyers were fined for sharing discovery materials from his criminal case with an attorney who was defending the church in a separate civil suit filed by Masterson’s accusers.
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James Watt, sharp-tongued and pro-development Interior secretary under Reagan, dies at 85
Reagan administration Interior Secretary James Watt has died at age 85. The sharp-tongued Watt drew frequent criticism from environmentalists over what they saw as pro-development policies that included expanded logging and drilling on public lands. A Wyoming native, Watt was interior secretary...
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Donald Trump indicted in documents probe. Here's what we know so far.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
www.cbsnews.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery fell $1.24 to $71.29 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for August delivery fell 99 cents to $75.96 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery fell 3 cents $2.61 a gallon.
apnews.comThe conservative Supreme Court might have paved the way for Dems to take the House
The shocking decision could have a domino effect.
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Donald Trump indicted: Don Jr. blasts indictment on 'same day' as Biden Burisma bribe claims
Donald Trump Jr. criticized the Justice Department Thursday evening, alleging there is no "coincidence" between his father's indictment over mishandling classified documents and an FBI informant's claim of President Joe Biden accepting a $5 million bribe.
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Joe Biden allegedly paid $5M by Burisma executive as part of a bribery scheme, according to FBI document
EXCLUSIVE: President Joe Biden was allegedly paid $5 million by an executive of the Ukrainian natural gas firm—Burisma Holdings—where his son, Hunter Biden, sat on the board, the confidential human source told the FBI during a June 2020 interview, sources familiar told Fox News Digital.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 471
As the war enters it 471st day, these are the main developments.
Donald Trump was indicted by a federal grand jury: What we know
Donald Trump was indicted on charges related to classified documents recovered at his Florida resort. Here is what we know about the first indictment of a former president on federal charges.
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Trump asks judge to hold retrial or reduce $5 million damages in E. Jean Carroll sexual assault case
A jury in May found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll in a New York department store in the mid-1990s.
Biden announces new Department of Education position to combat 'book bans'
The Biden administration will create a new position at the Department of Education to combat what it said was an increase in book bans in public schools across the country.
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A third day of smoky air gives millions in US East Coast, Canada a new view of wildfire threat
With weather systems expected to hardly budge, the smoky blanket billowing across the U.S. and Canada from wildfires in Quebec and Nova Scotia will possibly persist into the weekend.
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Ukraine counteroffensive against Russia under way: think tank
US-based Institute for the Study of War says Ukraine counteroffensive likely to not unfold as ‘single grand operation’.
Fate of five House races shift with Supreme Court redistricting decision
A surprise decision by the Supreme Court could change the landscape of the battle for the House in 2024, putting Republicans at a significant disadvantage.
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Democrats call for DHS inspector general to resign over deleted text messages
Two Democratic lawmakers are calling on the inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resign after he said in a hearing that he routinely deletes text messages from his gove…
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Exclusive: Mar-a-Lago pool flood raises suspicions among prosecutors in Trump classified documents case | CNN Politics
An employee at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence drained the resort’s swimming pool last October and ended up flooding a room where computer servers containing surveillance video logs were kept, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, lifted by bull market on Wall Street
Asian shares are trading mostly higher, led by a jump on the Tokyo Stock Exchange where share prices got a boost of optimism from a new bull market on Wall Street. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices fell. Wall Street stocks rose just enough to enter a new bull market. The S&P 500 rose 0.6%...
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Trump allies link ex-president's indictment to FBI's Biden document: 'Radical Far Left will stop at nothing'
Donald Trump allies say his indictment in Special Counsel Jack Smith's probe was designed to draw attention for allegation President Biden was involved in a bribery scheme.
Canada’s ‘worst wildfire season’ is just getting started
Why the country has struggled to beat back forest fires
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Mapping the damage from the Nova Kakhovka dam collapse
UN preliminary analysis provides the first look at flood damage in southern Ukraine.
www.reuters.comWhy the White House is unveiling new LGBTQ protections right now
The White House unveiled new measures on Thursday intended to protect the LGBTQ community, especially young people.
Democratic lawmakers claim indictment news shows Trump ‘not above the law’
Democratic lawmakers on Thursday weighed in on former President Trump’s indictment in connection with an investigation into his handling of classified documents, with many arguing that the news sho…
thehill.comNew Mexico enjoys revenue windfall, as economists warn of uncertain future
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Mind-blowing is how legislative analysts describe New Mexico’s budget numbers, saying during a briefing Thursday that projected revenues have been outpacing previous spending at levels never seen before.
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House Judiciary accuses FTC of taking political actions against Musk-owned Twitter
The House Judiciary Committee accused the Federal Trade Commission and its chairwoman, Lina Khan, of taking action against the Elon Musk-controlled Twitter for political reasons.
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House GOP begins to see results from subpoenas and proposed contempt resolutions
House Republicans canceled on Wednesday a closely watched vote to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt after the bureau allowed Oversight Committee members to review a subpoenaed document tied to an investigation of President Joe Biden and his family.
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Dems seize on wildfires to pound GOP's climate opposition
The haze descended on the East Coast from the Canadian wildfires as Republicans were targeting some of the measures Democrats and scientists say would help slow the planet's warming.
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tells CNN he has confidence in US support in Ukraine | CNN Politics
Ukraine and its allies will be at the whim of American voters once again next year if the winner of the US election is not as enthusiastic about defending democracy on the European continent as President Joe Biden has been over the last fifteen months.
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Biden rails against 'hysterical,' 'prejudiced' lawmakers banning child gender surgery: 'We are not relenting'
President Biden railed against lawmakers pushing state-level bills that ban gender surgery from being performed on children, calling them "hysterical" and "prejudiced."
Jury returns $63M verdict after finding Chevron covered up toxic pit on California land
A California jury has returned a $63 million verdict against Chevron after finding the oil giant covered up a toxic chemical pit on land purchased by a man who built a house on it and was later diagnosed with a blood cancer. The lawsuit said a Chevron subsidiary had used the property as a sump...
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Why Mike Pence is already struggling in the presidential race | CNN Politics
The vice presidency can be a stepping stone to the presidency. Just ask Joe Biden, who found that serving as Barack Obama’s No. 2 was the ticket to winning his party’s nomination for president after two unsuccessful attempts.
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Washington quiets as Canadian smoke blankets U.S. capital
The shroud of polluted air emanating from Canadian wildfires pushed further down the Atlantic Seaboard on Thursday, blanketing Washington, D.C., in an unhealthy haze and prompting many residents of the nation's capital to stay indoors.
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WATCH: Biden responds to bribery scandal allegations with joke: 'Where's the money?'
President Biden joked when he was asked to respond to comments from Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., that the bribery allegations against him were "worse than has been reported so far."
At least 20 people injured after Texas walkway collapses
Authorities are investigating the cause of the deck collapse at Southside Beach.
www.nbcnews.comA $1 Trillion Borrowing Binge Looms After Debt Limit Standoff
The United States narrowly avoided a default when President Joe Biden signed legislation on Saturday that allowed the Treasury Department, which was perilously close to running out of cash, permission to borrow more money to pay the nation’s bills. Now, the Treasury is starting to build up its...
Congressional Republicans rush to Trump's defense amid indictment reports
Congressional Republicans are rallying behind former President Donald Trump calling news of his most recent federal indictment politically motivated and characterizing the criminal justice system as corrupt.
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Extreme weather expected as El Nino climate pattern returns, US forecaster says
El Nino has officially returned and is likely to yield extreme weather later this year, from tropical cyclones spinning toward vulnerable Pacific islands to heavy rainfall in South America to drought in Australia and in some parts of Asia.
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New York lawmakers pass bill that considers reparations for slavery
New York would create a commission to consider reparations to address the lingering, negative effects of slavery under a bill passed by the state Legislature. The measure passed Thursday will be sent to New York Governor Kathy Hochul for consideration. New York is following the lead of...
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Stock market today: Asian shares slip following technology selloff on Wall Street
Asian shares have fallen after heavy selling of big-name tech stocks pushed benchmarks lower on Wall Street. Markets declined across the region and U.S. futures also were lower. Oil prices retreated. The declines came despite a sharp upward revision in Japan’s estimated economic growth for the...
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Fact check: Seven of Trump's false or unsupported claims on the documents investigation | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has made numerous false and unsupported claims about the federal investigation into his handling of government documents, a probe he announced Thursday has resulted in his indictment.
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Wildfire Smoke: NY sends forest rangers to help fight blazes in Quebec
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) announced on Thursday that New York is sending a crew of Forest Rangers to help fight the Canadian wildfires currently blanketing the eastern United States with smoke.
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New York's legal bid to redraw House map could decide control of chamber
A Democrat-backed lawsuit claiming New York's current court-ordered congressional map is unfair could hold serious sway over next year's elections.
The S&P 500 is in a bull market. Here's what that means and how long the bull might run
The S&P 500 is now in what Wall Street refers to as a bull market, meaning the index has risen 20% or more from its most recent low. The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 4,294, and the bull market is considered to have begun on Oct. 13, 2022, a day after the index closed at 3,577. The rally was driven...
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Notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump in 2023 | CNN Politics
It’s been eight years since he rode down the escalator in Trump Tower and more than two and a half years since the January 6, 2021, insurrection, but the unprecedented legal drama surrounding Donald Trump continues to escalate.
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With apparently fake photos, DeSantis raises AI ante
In one apparently altered image, former U.S. President Donald Trump is seen hugging his bête noire Dr. Anthony Fauci, who beams in response. In another, Trump is kissing Fauci on the nose.
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Nevada Senate vote on proposed A's stadium in Las Vegas extended until next week
The Nevada Senate adjourned on Thursday without voting on a a financing bill for a proposed $1.5 billion Las Vegas Strip stadium for the Oakland Athletics, extending the special legislative session into the next week amid negotiations over whether to contribute $380 million in public funding to...
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GOP whistleblower witness suspended from FBI for leaking info to right-wing group
An FBI special agent who testified for Republicans as a whistleblower was suspended from the agency for leaking classified information to a right-wing group, according to a bureau official, as first reported by NBC.
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Florida woman appears in court after arrest in killing of neighbor Ajike Owens
The state attorney requested Susan Lorincz be held with no bond.
Pentagon says it does not support drag shows on military installations: 'longstanding policy'
The Department of Defense spokesman said Thursday the DOD does not support hosting drag shows at military installations and facilities.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 6/8/2023
Stocks rose just enough for Wall Street to barrel into a new bull market Thursday as the S&P 500 keeps rallying off its low from last autumn. The index rose 0.6% to carry it 20% above a bottom hit in October.
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Biden picks longtime transportation official as acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration has another acting leader at the controls. The White House said Thursday that President Joe Biden picked longtime government official Polly Trottenberg to run the FAA. She replaces another acting administrator, Billy Nolen, who announced in April that he would...
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Justice Dept. moves closer toward possible indictment of Trump in classified documents investigation
A federal grand jury investigating Donald Trump in Florida has heard from at least one additional witness Wednesday amid signs that the Justice Department is moving toward a possible indictment over the former president’s mishandling of classified documents. Over the last week, Trump’s lawyers...
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Republicans set to push mail ballots, voting methods they previously blasted as recipes for fraud
After years of criticizing mail voting and so-called ballot harvesting as ripe for fraud, Republicans at the top of the party want to change course. They are poised to launch aggressive get-out-the-vote campaigns for 2024 that employ just those strategies, attempting to match the emphasis on...
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Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president
Former President Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate. The Justice Department had no immediate comment or confirmation. Follow AP's live coverage.
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Ukrainian forces suffer ‘stiff resistance’ and losses in assault on Russian lines | CNN Politics
Ukrainian forces have suffered losses in heavy equipment and soldiers as they met greater than expected resistance from Russian forces in their first attempt to breach Russian lines in the east of the country in recent days, two senior US officials tell CNN.
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Russia-Ukraine war updates: Russian missiles strike Zelenskyy's hometown
Ukrainian forces began their long-awaited counteroffensive against invading Russian forces in early June.
AP Exclusive: Drone footage of collapsed dam shows devastation, no evidence to back Russian claims
Exclusive drone footage of the collapsed Ukrainian dam and surrounding villages under Russian occupation showed the ruined structure falling into the flooded river, hundreds of submerged homes, greenhouses, even a church. And no evidence of an attack from above, as Russia alleges. An Associated...
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Supreme Court orders voting maps redrawn in Alabama to accommodate Black voters | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Alabama officials to redraw the state’s congressional map to allow an additional Black majority district to account for the fact that the state is 27% Black.
www.cnn.comRepublicans set to push mail ballots, voting methods they previously blasted as recipes for fraud
After years of criticizing mail voting and so-called ballot harvesting as ripe for fraud, Republicans at the top of the party want to change course. They are poised to launch aggressive get-out-the-vote campaigns for 2024 that employ just those strategies, attempting to match the emphasis on...
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GOP warns of pushback ahead of looming Trump indictment
The expected federal indictment of former President Trump, which former Attorney General Bill Barr predicts is “near,” is teeing up a Capitol Hill battle over funding for the Justice Department and…
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Trump informed that he is target of special counsel investigation over classified docs: Sources
Trump has received a letter from special counsel Jack Smith that he is the target of an investigation relating to his handling of classified information, sources said
Native American leaders rebuke Biden admin over oil leasing ban: 'Undermines our sovereignty'
The Navajo Nation is aggressively pushing back against the Biden administration's 20-year ban on new oil and gas leasing near an Indigenous cultural site in New Mexico.
Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle
People at the epicenter of the fight for voting rights six decades ago are reflecting on the times and their struggles. They’re certain their struggles were worth it. A majority of the Supreme Court seemed to reinforce that view Thursday by siding with Black voters in a racial gerrymandering...
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‘Venue matters’: Trump charges could come from Florida federal grand jury
The late-stage presentation of evidence to a Florida grand jury is the latest sign that former President Trump may face trial in Miami as prosecutors work to insulate the Mar-a-Lago case from legal…
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Woman who called police on Black bird-watcher in Central Park loses employment appeal
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday refused to reinstate a lawsuit by Amy Cooper, the white woman who became known as "Central Park Karen" after calling police on a Black bird-watcher, against the employer that fired her following the encounter.
‘Why the hell are we doing this?’ McCarthy’s fractured leadership team faces new abortion tension
As the speaker and his majority leader trade barbs over why conservatives have paralyzed the floor, they’re confronting a brushfire among House GOP centrists.
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Hostages but no demands: McCarthy says GOP rebels' concerns unclear as floor blockade forces House adjournment
House Speaker McCarthy said the House would adjourn until Monday so that he and the GOP rebels who are stalling legislation o the floor could 'work through it'
Biden, Sunak vow to stick together on Ukraine, deepen cooperation on clean energy transition, AI
President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are reiterating their commitment to help Ukraine repel Russia’s ongoing invasion, while agreeing to step up cooperation on the clean energy transition and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The leaders’ wide-ranging...
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Ukraine war: Kyiv accuses Russia of shelling Kherson evacuations
Russian shelling kills at least one person as residents flee floods caused by the Ukraine dam breach.
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International help rolls in to fight persistent Canadian wildfires
Allies around the world have promised to increase their help to Canada in its fight against hundreds of blazes that have swept through the country in its worst-ever start to wildfire season.
House Republicans pull back contempt charge against FBI director Wray over Biden doc
The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee has called off a vote that would move forward with holding FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress. This came after Rep. James Comer accepted a last-minute offer Wednesday night by the bureau to allow the full committee...
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Ron DeSantis defends transport of migrants to Sacramento, says he doesn't "have sympathy" for sanctuary states
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently transported a group of undocumented migrants from Texas to Sacramento.
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Biden laughs off ‘damning evidence’ in House GOP investigation: ‘Where’s the money?’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden laughed off a question Thursday regarding claims from House Republicans that the FBI has "damning evidence" that the president has "sold out the country."Biden fielded questions from reporters during a joint press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the White...
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House lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill requiring total disclosure of ticketing fees
Lawmakers introduced the TICKET Act to force ticket vendors to disclose all fees upfront at the time of purchase.
Donald Trump's lawyers seek to cut sex abuse jury award from $5M to under $1M
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump say a $5 million jury award for his sexual abuse and defamation of a columnist in a department store dressing room in 1996 should be slashed to less than $1 million. The lawyers noted in a written submission Thursday that a Manhattan federal court jury...
apnews.comBiden, Sunak vow to stick together on Ukraine, deepen cooperation on clean energy transition, AI
President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are reiterating their commitment to help Ukraine repel Russia’s ongoing invasion, while agreeing to step up cooperation on the clean energy transition and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The leaders’ wide-ranging...
apnews.comExclusive: Former White House official told federal prosecutors Trump knew of proper declassification process and followed it while in office | CNN Politics
A key former White House official was interviewed earlier this year by special counsel prosecutors investigating the handling of classified materials by both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, CNN has learned.
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The Republican presidential field is largely set. Here are takeaways on where the contest stands
The Republican Party’s 2024 presidential field is all but set after a trio of new announcements this week. There are at least 10 high-profile Republican candidates officially seeking their party’s nomination. And with the announcement phase of the primary campaign largely over, several leading...
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'A train wreck coming': Americans brace for the return of student loan payments
Student loans will be due for millions in August for the first time in years, due to the pandemic, despite a Supreme Court challenge to Biden's debt relief plan.
US Space Command prefers Huntsville, not Colorado Springs, for headquarters, Alabama senator says
After speaking with the U.S. Space Command's top general, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville said the command prefers its new headquarters to be located in Huntsville and not Colorado.
Jeffries accuses GOP leadership of allowing ‘extremists’ to halt House business - Washington Examiner
House lawmakers were excused on recess earlier this week after a standoff between hard-line conservatives and GOP leadership stalled all legislation on the floor, prompting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to meet with several rank-and-file Republicans to iron out their frustrations. The...
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Ukraine, Russia updates: Accusations traded over Kherson shelling
All the updates from June 8 as they happened.
Democrats and Republicans are skeptical of US spying practices, an AP-NORC poll finds
The American public is broadly skeptical of common intelligence practices and of the need to sacrifice civil liberties for security. That’s according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. It shows that Democrats and Republicans are opposed at similar...
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When will the wildfire smoke clear? Here's what meteorologists say.
Forecasts suggest hazy skies and reduced air quality will persist across the Northeast and into the Midwest for at least a few more days.
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Chris Christie on Trump's fat-shaming attack: 'We need a leader, not a child.'
Chris Christie said he has struggled with his weight for 20 years, but he hasn't struggled with his character. He'd put that against Trump "any day."
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Russia says top UN court should dismiss Ukraine's case over Crimea and terrorism funding
Russia is urging judges at the United Nations’ highest court to throw out a case brought by Ukraine against Moscow focused on the 2014 annexation of the Crimean Peninsula and the arming of rebels in eastern Ukraine in the years before Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Russian...
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Taiwan activates air defence as China aircraft enter zone
Taiwan activated its defence systems on Thursday after reporting 37 Chinese military aircraft flying into the island's air defence zone, some of which then flew into the western Pacific, in Beijing's latest mass air incursion.
Alabama violated voting rights law, Supreme Court rules
The much-anticipated ruling preserves a key element of a landmark civil rights legislation.
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Biden condemns wave of state legislation restricting LGBTQ+ rights, says 'these are our kids'
President Joe Biden is condemning a wave of state legislation curbing the rights, visibility and access to health care for LGBTQ+ people, especially children. He says the laws are “cruel” and “callous.” Biden commented Thursday at a White House news conference with Britain's prime minister. The...
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Supreme Court news: Justices reject Alabama GOP congressional map under Voting Rights Act - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Alabama discriminated against black voters during its redistricting process last year, a decision that relied on the Voting Rights Act.The ruling in Allen v. Milligan means that Alabama will have to redraw its congressional map to include a second...
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Biden sends firefighters, aid to Canada as wildfire smoke blankets much of the U.S.
President Joe Biden said the government was aiding Canada in fighting the wildfires that have cloaked the East Coast and Midwest in smoke.
Biden administration to appoint anti-book ban coordinator as part of new LGBTQ protections
The Biden administration announced several new protections for LGBTQ families and transgender children ahead of White House Pride event.
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House Homeland Republicans to launch probe into Mayorkas’ ‘dereliction of duty’ in handling border crisis
The House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing on an alleged 'dereliction of duty' by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the crisis at the southern border.
Hundreds plucked from flooded homes; Ukraine dismisses counteroffensive reports
Hundreds of Ukrainians were rescued from rooftops on Thursday, two days after waters from a huge breached dam submerged villages, fields and roads in the southern region of Kherson, as Kyiv dismissed reports its counteroffensive had begun.
Russia shells Ukrainian city inundated by dam collapse after Zelenskyy visit
Ukrainian officials say Russian forces have shelled a southern Ukrainian city that was inundated in a catastrophic dam collapse. They said that forced a suspension of some rescue work hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the area to assess the damage. At least 14 people have...
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‘I’m worried about it’: GOP agonizes over 2024 primary field
Donald Trump is training his fire on Ron DeSantis, with more than a half-dozen others languishing in polls. It's enough to spark heartburn among Hill Republicans.
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Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a surprising 5-4 ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case from Alabama, with two conservative justices joining liberals in rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law.
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China's latest provocations is a spy base in Cuba. Here's why that concerns experts.
New disclosure of a Chinese spy base in Cuba underscores deep US concern over Beijing's global military expansion efforts.
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‘Real good shape’: Biden and Sunak hail ties at White House meet
AI, trade, war in Ukraine top agenda during Rishi Sunak’s first visit to White House as UK prime minister.
Supreme Court strikes down Alabama congressional map in victory for voting rights advocates
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down Alabama’s Republican-drawn congressional map, ruling that it likely violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters, a surprising…
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Wildfire smoke map: Track ‘hazardous’ haze as it spreads across US from Canada - Washington Examiner
High levels of air pollution caused by over 400 wildfires in Canada continue to blanket the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Traveling south from Canada, the smoke has covered more than half the United States, putting roughly 90 million people under air quality alerts. The low air quality...
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Voting Rights Act dodges bullet at Supreme Court
In a surprising decision that fractured the conservative justices, the high court sided with Black voters who challenged Alabama's congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander.
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Andrew Young was at Martin Luther King's side throughout often violent struggle for civil rights
Andrew Young, one of the last surviving members of Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle, recalls the journey to the signing of the Voting Rights Act as an arduous one, often marked by violence and bloodshed. However, when he heard the act had been signed into law, his response was not...
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The Navajo Nation is aggressively pushing back against the Biden administration's 20-year ban on new oil and gas leasing near an Indigenous cultural site in New Mexico.
Ukraine calls for international rescue of civilians as dam attack in Russia-occupied Kherson floods region
Ukraine's president has called for an international rescue operation amid concern for civilians in flooded Russian-occupied parts of Kherson.
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Biden to appoint coordinator to address book bans ahead of Pride Month event | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will appoint a new federal coordinator to address the increase in book bans enacted across different states – part of a slew of new actions that he announced on Thursday aimed at protecting the LGBTQ+ community.
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Spoiler alert: NYC mayor could complicate Dem plans to retake the House
Critics of Mayor Eric Adams say his rhetoric on crime and immigration hurts fellow Democrats while boosting Republicans.
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GameStop shares plummet after fifth CEO exit in 5 years
GameStop fell about 19% on Thursday and was set for its worst session in two years after the surprise exit of a CEO handpicked to lead its online expansion fanned concerns about the videogame retailer's ailing business.
Voting activist killed during Freedom Summer in Mississippi believed country should be integrated
Stephen Schwerner doesn’t remember how he learned his younger brother Michael was missing in Mississippi along with colleagues Andrew Goodman and James Chaney. What Schwerner remembers is as soon as the family heard the news, they were certain of the three men's fate. Schwerner says, “We were...
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‘Hysterical’ and ‘cruel’: Biden slams GOP efforts to target LGBTQ community
President Biden on Thursday said the Republicans behind efforts that target LGBTQ Americans are “callous” and “hysterical,” while highlighting support for the community from…
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Trump informed he is target of special counsel criminal probe
Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
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El Niño planet-warming weather phase has begun
Storms, droughts and record high temperatures lie ahead as US scientists confirm El Niño has arrived.
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NRA responds to Newsom's calls for a 28th amendment: 'California is a beacon for violence'
The National Rifle Association torched California Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal for a 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution to ban civilian assault rifle purchases.
Activist's fight against segregation evolved into political action to push for voting rights
NEW YORK (AP) — Norman Hill was at the AFL-CIO office in Washington, D.C., in August 1965, and recalls cheering when he learned the Voting Rights Act had passed Congress.
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New county joins movement to leave Oregon and join Idaho - Washington Examiner
Another Oregon county has voted in favor of breaking away from the state and joining more conservative Idaho, making it the 12th county to do so. Wallowa County held the vote in May and had its vote finalized this month, with the measure passing by seven votes. Wallowa now joins 11 other...
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READ: 7 Supreme Court justices release financial disclosure forms | CNN Politics
Seven Supreme Court justices released their financial disclosure forms on Wednesday amid increased criticism that the court is not doing enough to ensure transparency when it comes to ethics guidelines.
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Supreme Court rules against Alabama in high-stakes Voting Rights Act case
Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, invalidating the congressional map drawn by state lawmakers in Alabama after the 2020 Census.
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Trump requests new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
Former President Trump is requesting a new trial in the case brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll after a grand jury last month found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation against h…
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In Russia, the talk is of 'war' - even from Putin
For more than 15 months Russia has been fighting a war in Ukraine that the Kremlin refused to call a war - but that is changing: President Vladimir Putin is using the word "war" more often.
EU launches legal action against Poland over new Russian influence law
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday launched legal action against member country Poland over a contentious new law that the nationalist government claims is meant to combat Russian influence but which critics say could be used to persecute opposition politicians.
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What to know about the Florida grand jury in the Trump documents probe | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump is a target in a federal investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents, and special counsel Jack Smith is using a second grand jury in Miami to gather new evidence.
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New Williamson campaign manager was once accused of swindling fellow Democrats for concert tickets
The issues keep piling up for the longshot Democratic presidential contender.
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‘Embarrassing’ Afghan dissent cable showed warnings ignored by Biden administration: GOP - Washington Examiner
A July 2021 dissent cable from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul gave the Biden administration a critical warning the Afghanistan withdrawal was in trouble, and the "embarrassing" emergency message must be made public, according to GOP lawmakers who viewed it. Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL), a former Army Green...
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Roberts, Kavanaugh side with liberal justices in Alabama voting rights victory
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the Supreme Court’s three liberal justices Thursday in a surprise strike down of Alabama’s congressional map for likely violating the V…
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Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama racial gerrymandering case
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for Black voters in Alabama challenging the state’s GOP-friendly congressional map as violating the Voting Rights Act.
Trump indictment highlights: Former president faces seven charges in classified docs probe
Latest news and live updates on the indictment of Donald Trump in the investigation of his handling of classified documents led by special counsel Jack Smith.
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As Blinken visits, top Saudi diplomat says kingdom seeks US nuclear aid but 'others' also bidding
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister says that while the kingdom would welcome U.S. aid in building its civilian nuclear program, there are also "others that are bidding.” Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke after meeting with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who wrapped...
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"Like a reality show": Migrants, smugglers turn to TikTok to promote their journeys
Users on TikTok sell their services to cross the border but safety is a major concern.
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Classified documents probe: Trump lawyers told by DOJ he is the target of investigation
Latest news and live updates on the investigation into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.
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Ukraine launches long-awaited counteroffensive in southern region
Ukraine has launched a long-awaited offensive operation in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, intensifying assaults around several towns in a key territory that connects a land bridge between Crimea…
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Wall Street ends up amid record low volatility ahead of eventful week
The tech-heavy Nasdaq led gains, though investors remained cautious ahead of next week's Fed meeting.
Donald Trump told he could face charges over classified documents
Prosecutors are investigating the potential mishandling of classified files after he left the White House.
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Italian court throws out case alleging early pandemic mismanagement by ex-premier, ex-minister
A special Italian court has shut down a probe into whether the country’s former premier and former health minister caused unnecessary deaths by failing to extend a lockdown zone in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. The Court of Ministers in Brescia threw out the case against ex-Premier...
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Trump ally Bannon subpoenaed in special counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 grand jury probe
The Washington, D.C.-based grand jury is separate from one investigating the former president's handling of classified documents.
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‘I Don’t Want to Violently Overthrow the Government. I Want Something Far More Revolutionary.’
Republican politicians are embracing the “postliberal” ideas of Patrick Deneen. But just what is he calling for?
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California, Texas make legal moves against Florida migrant flights
Florida officials are facing potential legal peril over GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis’s migrant relocation moves. California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) and Bexar County (Texas) Sheriff Javier Sal…
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Gavin Newsom wants to end national gun violence with 28th Amendment - Washington Examiner
Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom wants to end national gun violence with 28th Amendment By David Zimmermann, News Intern June 08, 2023 02:29 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom wants to end national gun violence with 28th Amendment By David Zimmermann, News Intern June...
www.washingtonexaminer.comExclusive: Former White House official told federal prosecutors Trump knew of proper declassification process and followed it while in office | CNN Politics
A key former White House official was interviewed earlier this year by special counsel prosecutors investigating the handling of classified materials by both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, CNN has learned.
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UN commission accuses Israel of taking aim at Palestinian human rights groups
JERUSALEM (AP) — Investigators commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body on Thursday accused Israel of “delegitimizing and silencing civil society” by outlawing Palestinian human rights groups and labeling their members as “terrorists.”
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House GOP drops contempt vote after FBI director agrees to share Biden doc with whole committee | Fox News Video
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on FBI Director Christopher Wray avoiding a contempt vote after the FBI says it will share the Biden whistleblower document with the full Oversight committee.
Supreme Court sides with Jack Daniels in trademark fight over poop-themed dog toy
In an unanimous, narrow decision, the high court sent the trademark dispute back to the lower courts.
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Meet the dating app influencer who could help pick the next Republican administration
John McEntee, an ex-Trump aide popular on TikTok, will help staff the next conservative administration as part of the Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025."
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El Nino under way, raising fears of extreme weather patterns
US climate agency says phenomenon, which leads to warmer temperatures, is back after three years.
Rights group says Myanmar's military rulers have cracked down on lawyers, abused legal system
BANGKOK (AP) — Lawyers representing critics of Myanmar’s military government face harassment and attacks ranging from threats and arrests to unfair trials and even torture, a human rights organization charged Thursday, saying such actions reflect a broader assault on the country’s justice system.
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'Do more of what you love': Families of slain University of Idaho students honor their memories
Months after the killing of four University of Idaho students at their off-campus home, their families are turning the unthinkable into something positive.
Biden confident of continued Ukraine funding despite ‘some’ Republican ‘voices’ - Washington Examiner
Standing beside British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, President Joe Biden expressed confidence the United States would continue supporting Ukraine's defense against Russia's aggression despite some congressional Republicans opposing funding additional to the debt ceiling deal."I believe we'll have...
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NC Democratic bill targets party-switchers after Rep. Cotham changes allegiance to GOP
In response to Rep. Cotham changing parties, North Carolina Senate Democrats have filed a bill that could subject party-switchers to an early election if they want to keep the seat.
French pension reform opponents fail to pass repeal bill
Opponents of French President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform failed on Thursday to pass a repeal bill, in their latest effort to maintain the retirement age at 62.
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Why Imran Khan has disappeared from Pakistan's media
It's hard to find mentions of the ex-PM after a blackout across networks following protests over his arrest.
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Wildfire smoke and air quality updates: Northeast flights disrupted
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires is engulfing the East Coast, creating serious health risks for millions.
Jeffries: Democrats will oppose any spending below caps
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned Thursday that Democrats will reject any government spending bills that fall below the caps established in the bipartisan debt ceiling package, …
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Norway domestic security agency had intelligence about imminent attack before LGBTQ+ Pride shooting
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A report released Thursday into a deadly shooting during Oslo's annual LGBTQ+ Pride festival last year blasted Norway’s domestic security agency, saying it had intelligence an attack was imminent and could have prevented the bloodshed.
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The Memo: CNN drama shows network lacks solution to Trump dilemma
Chris Licht isn’t the whole story. News of the departure of the CNN chairman and chief executive early Wednesday morning ricocheted around the media world. But the bigger issue is the struggle of C…
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Joran van der Sloot, suspect in Natalee Holloway case, pleads not guilty to extortion, wire fraud charges
Joran van der Sloot, the main suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American teenager Natalee Holloway, has arrived in the United States.
Finland's popular foreign minister announces bid to run in 2024 presidential election
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland’s popular outgoing foreign minister, who was one of the key negotiators of his country’s recent membership in NATO, said Thursday he will run as a candidate in the presidential election early next year.
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At least 11 killed in Afghanistan mosque explosion
At least 11 killed and more than 30 others wounded in blast during memorial for former deputy governor of Badakhshan.
Five big political moments from Pat Robertson’s career
Televangelist, conservative advocate and former presidential candidate Pat Robertson died Thursday at 93, bringing an end to one of the most influential U.S. voices in religion and conservative pol…
thehill.comNew York attorney general sues Christian anti-abortion group, calling them terrorists - Washington Examiner
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against anti-abortion advocacy group Red Rose Rescue and repeatedly labeled it a terrorist organization in a press conference on Thursday afternoon. James is asking the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York...
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DeSantis or bust: Who is best to take down Trump in 2024?
As the 2024 GOP primary pivots to town halls, early state stops and upcoming debates, the question remains who, if anyone, can beat Donald Trump?
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US vice president announces more than $100M to help Caribbean during official visit to Bahamas
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that the U.S. is investing more than $100 million in the Caribbean region to crack down on weapons trafficking, help alleviate Haiti’s humanitarian crisis and support climate change initiatives. The announcement was made ahead of an official trip...
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Progressives call on Pentagon to rethink ban on drag shows
Progressives are upset about the Pentagon’s newly enforced ban on drag shows on military bases, as LGBTQ groups accuse military leaders of folding to Republican pressure. Defense Secretary Ll…
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Biden and British PM Sunak offer "unwavering" support to Ukraine
President Joe Biden welcomed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to the White House for wide-ranging talks.
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Pence super PAC bashes ‘weak’ Trump over Jan. 6, abortion, and Russia - Washington Examiner
A pro-Mike Pence super PAC bashed former President Donald Trump over his handling of a number of policies. The Committed to America super PAC's first campaign ad for Pence, following his presidential announcement on Wednesday, unleashed the Pence camp's most overt attack against Trump yet. The...
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Senegal's president calls for an investigation into deadly clashes, says he's open to dialogue
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal's president has ordered an investigation to determine who was responsible for protests by supporters of a political opponent that turned deadly last week but said he was open to consulting with the parties involved.
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Ukraine war: Russia says ammonia pipeline blast may end grain deal
Moscow blames Ukraine for damage to the key Togliatti-Odesa pipeline on Monday, which Kyiv denies.
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Donald Trump indictment: What charges could former president face? - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted as part of an investigation into classified documents found in his possession after his time in the White House. Trump posted on Truth Social Thursday evening that his lawyers had been notified of the indictment, and he wrote that he has been...
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Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to restrict gun rights
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a 28th Amendment to the Constitution that would curb gun rights without abolishing the Second Amendment.
EU Commission proposes common ethics body for all EU officials in wake of corruption scandal
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive arm proposed Thursday to create an ethics body that would set up common rules of conduct for institutions after the 27-nation bloc was rocked last year by a cash-for-influence scandal.
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Return of killer smog? Experts warn of potentially deadly NYC haze
Research has linked exposure to fine particles from wildfire smoke with a number of health issues, both in the short and long term.
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Explainer: How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2023-24
Countries are racing to prepare for extreme weather later this year as the world tips into an El Nino — a natural climate phenomenon that fuels tropical cyclones in the Pacific and boosts rainfall and flood risk in parts of the Americas and elsewhere.
Jeffries says he’ll ‘respect’ whatever ‘judicial decision is rendered’ in NY redistricting case
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that he will “respect” whatever “judicial decision is rendered” by the courts ahead of arguments scheduled later…
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Hunter Biden’s lawyers hope federal court ruling staves off possible gun-related charge against president’s son | CNN Politics
Hunter Biden’s lawyers hope a recent federal appeals court ruling on access to firearms could help convince the Justice Department not to bring a gun-related prosecution against the president’s son, sources close to his legal team tell CNN.
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Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93
Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson has died. He had an enormous impact on American politics and religion. Robertson turned a tiny Virginia television station into the far-reaching Christian Broadcasting Network, where he hosted the flagship “700 Club” show for half a century. Robertson ran for...
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Ex-partner of missing Minnesota mom arrested in connection with her disappearance
The ex-partner of a Minnesota mother who has been missing since March has been arrested in connection with her disappearance after her remains were found.
Gavin Newsom to sit down with Sean Hannity in first Fox News interview since 2010 - Washington Examiner
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) will sit for an interview with Fox News's Sean Hannity this month, marking his first interview on the network in more than a decade. Fox News announced on Thursday that the governor will be interviewed by Hannity in Sacramento, California, this month. The interview will...
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Ramaswamy joins Moms for Liberty after SPLC labeled parental rights org ‘extremist’: 'My favorite hate group'
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says he’s “privileged to join" Moms for Liberty, after the parental rights group was designated as an 'extremist' organization
Cuba gives China permission to build spying facility on island, US intel says | CNN Politics
Cuba has agreed to allow China to build a spying facility on the island that could allow the Chinese to eavesdrop on electronic communications across the southeastern US, two sources familiar with the intelligence told CNN.
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India not planning to invite Ukraine to G20 summit in September
NEW DELHI (AP) — India is not planning to invite Ukraine to the summit of the Group of 20 industrialized and developing nations in September, its external affairs minister said Thursday.
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Invasion checklists and survival academies: How Taiwan is preparing for war
Aaron and Alison Smith, an American-Taiwanese couple living in the southern city of Kaohsiung, keep a checklist of warning signs over a possible Chinese invasion to help decide if the time is right…
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‘Enduring commitment’: Key takeaways from US-GCC joint statement
Communique coinciding with Antony Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia backs two-state solution based on 1967 borders.
8 injured, including children, in stabbing in French Alps, interior minister says
Eight people were stabbed in a playground in Annecy, France, local authorities said.
Jobless claims push to highest level since October 2021 in bad sign for economy - Washington Examiner
The number of new applications for unemployment benefits last week pushed to the highest level in nearly two years, the Labor Department reported Thursday, a sign that layoffs are rising and the economy may be weakening. Jobless claims rose by 28,000 to 261,000. That is the highest number of...
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London mayor knocks GOP presidential hopefuls over ‘horrid’ views on LBGTQ community
London Mayor Sadiq Khan this week called out a slew of U.S. Republican Presidential candidates for their “horrid” views on issues affecting the LGBTQ community. Speaking at the PinkNews Westm…
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Nigeria's president defends end to fuel subsidy as hardship bites harder
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday defended the West African nation's decision last week to stop subsidizing fuel, a move that has pushed up prices for transportation and commodities.
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Russian citizen killed in shark attack in Egypt
A Russian citizen was killed in a shark attack near a beach at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, Russia's Consulate General in the city and two Egyptian security sources said on Thursday.
Another Biden campaign co-chair has ties to Hunter, asked for his briefing ‘on the Ukraine’
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., is the second national co-chair for President Biden's re-election campaign to have past ties to Hunter Biden.
GOP’s booming support for guns is turning off millennial, Gen Z Republicans
About a quarter of young Republicans in one poll said they strongly or somewhat supported an assault weapons ban.
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UNICEF concerned by Taliban move to bar international groups from Afghan education sector
The U.N's agency on children says it is deeply concerned about Taliban plans to bar international organizations from Afghanistan's education sector. It's the latest restriction imposed on aid groups, following the ban in December on Afghan female staff working at international and national NGOs...
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Exclusive: Taiwan's Acer ships computer hardware to Russia after saying it would suspend business
Taiwan-based computer manufacturer Acer supplied at least $70.4 million worth of computer hardware to Russia between April 8, 2022 and March 31, 2023, according to customs data seen by Reuters, after saying it would suspend its business there.
China seeking to spy on the U.S. from a base in Cuba
The move would allow Beijing to surveil the southeastern United States, home to many military facilities and sensitive industries.
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Françoise Gilot, artist whose career transcended relationship with Picasso, has died at 101 | CNN
Françoise Gilot, a tireless artist who defied simple categorization — and efforts to define her as a footnote in the story of her former lover Pablo Picasso — died Tuesday in New York.
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Wildfire smoke: West Coast senators claim East Coast is waking up to US fire problem - Washington Examiner
A group of senators from the West Coast claimed on Thursday that the East Coast's heavy smoke problems from Canadian wildfires are bringing attention to a problem their states already face. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that fire problems have...
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UNICEF says 300 trapped children rescued from a Sudanese orphanage after 71 others died
The UN children's agency says about 300 children have been rescued from an orphanage in Sudan’s capital after being trapped there while fighting raged outside. UNICEF's announcement Thursday came after 71 children died from hunger and illness at the Al-Mayqoma orphanage since April. The agency...
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Most Americans say lessons about sexual orientation, gender belong in the classroom, survey finds
A majority of Americans believe lessons about sexual orientation and gender identity should be taught in public schools, according to a survey released Thursday by the Public Religion Research Inst…
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Mortgage rates fall for the first time in three weeks | CNN Business
Mortgage rates dropped this week after a three-week climb, as rates remain volatile amid conflicting economic indicators.
www.cnn.comZelenskyy visits area flooded by destroyed dam as five reported dead in Russian-occupied city
Zelenskyy arrived Thursday to evaluate the response to damage caused by the dam breach, including efforts to evacuate civilians and provide them with drinking water and other support.
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Portland bans daytime camping, imposes other restrictions
Officials in Portland, Oregon, have voted to pass an ordinance prohibiting camping during daytime hours in most public places as the city struggles to address a longtime homelessness crisis. The 3-1 council vote Wednesday changes city code to say that people may camp in nonrestricted areas from...
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Raging Canada wildfires threaten critical infrastructure, force evacuations
Hundreds of uncontrolled forest fires blazed across Canada on Wednesday, threatening critical infrastructure, forcing evacuations and sending a blanket of smoky air wafting over U.S. cities.
Republican AG sues nonprofit accused of going woke to recoup taxpayer funds: 'Pretty clear violation'
Montana's Republican AG has filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Attorneys General over its management of taxpayer funds and is demanding an audit.
'No letters, no calls': Concern grows for families of Belarusian political prisoners
An increasing number of family and friends of Belarusian political prisoners say they are unable to contact their loved ones.
Pressure builds on Biden to send long-range weapons to Ukraine
The House members want the administration to greenlight the Army Tactical Missile System for Kyiv.
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Alaska's army bases see glimmer of hope after 'horrifically high' suicide rates among soldiers
Suicide among soldiers posted to Alaska has abated from "horrifically high rates." A surge of counselors might have stemmed the tide.
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Why is Hannibal Gaddafi on hunger strike in a Lebanese prison?
The son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is protesting his eight-year-long detention without trial.
Ozempic isn’t just a ‘wonder drug.’ It can also be a warning sign | CNN
CNN Opinion’s Jane Carr and Kirsi Goldynia speak with journalist Virginia Sole-Smith, author of the recent book “Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture,” about the rising popularity of Ozempic and other drugs used for weight loss, and the dangerous repercussions they could have, not only...
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Lifesaving fentanyl test strips still illegal in some states under '70s-era war on drugs law
A growing number of states are decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips, seeking to protect people who use drugs from unwitting exposure to the highly potent synthetic opioid ravaging the U.S. with overdose deaths. The strips have the support of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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Ashish Jha, White House COVID-19 coordinator, to leave post next week
Ashish Jha, the White House’s point person on the COVID-19 response, will depart from the administration next week. A White House official says Jha will return to Brown University, where he had served as the dean of the university’s school of public health before joining the White House as its...
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Supreme Court clears way for family of Medicaid recipient to sue state-owned nursing home | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the family of a Medicaid recipient who seeks to file a civil rights lawsuit against a state-owned nursing home, arguing that it violated the rights of their relative who has since died of dementia.
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Lifesaving fentanyl test strips still illegal in some states under '70s-era war on drugs law
A growing number of states are decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips, seeking to protect people who use drugs from unwitting exposure to the highly potent synthetic opioid ravaging the U.S. with overdose deaths
For kids exploring social media, here are three steps the surgeon general wants parents to take | CNN
When US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy came out with his advisory about social media and the mental health of this country’s youth, Dr. Sanjay Gupta was interested to see what the approach would be. The report highlights that we don’t really have evidence of safety around these technologies...
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Carboplatin, cisplatin drug shortages impacting treatment of US cancer patients: ‘Unacceptable situation’
A shortage of two drugs doctors commonly use to treat cancer, carboplatin and cisplatin, is forcing the medical community to seek alternative treatments.
Mask and air filter sales spike on Amazon | CNN Business
Some of the worst air quality levels on record on the East Coast are impacting consumer shopping patterns and driving air purifier stocks higher. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is creating hazardous air quality.
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What to do during an air quality alert: Expert advice on how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.
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Byproduct of sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, found to cause 'significant health effects' in new study
Sucralose, a chemical in the sweetener Splenda, has been shown to create a chemical that causes damage to DNA, raises the risk of cancer and causes leaks in the gut lining, says a study.
Uganda's long-time president says he's taking 'forced leave' after testing positive for COVID-19
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda's longtime president says he is taking “forced leave” after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Astronauts’ brains take a hit during long spaceflights | CNN
Brain scans of 30 astronauts revealed that long spaceflights cause fluid changes in the brain that may not return to normal before crew members fly again.
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Maryland board approves $1 million funding to pay for abortion pill stockpile
As lawsuits continue to target the use of abortion pills, a Maryland board has approved funds to pay for the state's stockpile of thousands of doses of mifepristone and misoprostol.
Reanimated hearts work as well for transplants and could make more organs available for patients in need, study finds | CNN
Researchers say they have been able to tap a new pool of organ donors to preserve and transplant their hearts: people whose hearts have stopped beating, resulting in so-called circulatory death.
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Gun-related deaths reached record levels in the US in 2021, report says | CNN
The gun violence epidemic in the United States was deadlier than ever in 2021, according to a new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions.
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AI may have an ‘eye’ on growing babies: Could predict premature birth as early as 31 weeks
Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, developed a deep learning model that can predict preterm births by analyzing electrical activity in a woman’s uterus during pregnancy.
ChatGPT’s responses to suicide, addiction, sexual assault crises raise questions in new study | CNN
When asked serious public health questions related to abuse, suicide or other medical crises, the online chatbot tool ChatGPT provided critical resources – such as what 1-800 lifeline number to call for help – only about 22% of the time in a new study.
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Two new cancer pills show ‘unprecedented’ results in boosting survival rates and preventing recurrence
Potentially “practice-changing" new breast and lung cancer treatments were announced at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting this week in Chicago. Here are details.
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