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Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three other members of the far-right extremist group were convicted Thursday of a plot to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the 2020 presidential election.
E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump rest their cases in civil rape trial, but Trump could still testify | CNN Politics
Attorneys for E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump rested their respective cases in the battery and defamation trial against the former president in Manhattan federal court on Thursday evening.
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Zelenskyy wants Putin trial; Russia accuses US on drones
Ukraine and Russia have pressed their wartime rhetoric as both their countries reported new drone attacks. During a visit to the Netherlands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed confidence Thursday that Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would be convicted at the international war...
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Kari Lake's lawyers sanctioned over false election claims
Arizona’s chief justice directed Lake’s lawyers to pay $2,000 for making “false factual statements to the Court.”
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More than 50 House Republicans tear into VA secretary over debt bill claims
A group of 56 House Republicans tore into Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough for his department’s assertions that the GOP’s debt ceiling increase and spending cuts bill would slash…
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Trump is accused in court of rape. Will it matter in 2024?
Accounts of rape and assault shared by women at a civil trial against Donald Trump mark the first time that any of the numerous allegations of sexual misconduct against the former president have been heard in a court of law. Trump has repeatedly and vehemently denied the allegations. He opted...
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Trump asks federal court to take over Manhattan criminal case
Trump's attorneys said the matter involves "important federal questions" that require the intervention of a federal court.
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DeSantis celebrates wins at end of busy legislative session
The day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took office, he vowed to pursue an agenda that would heal the state’s political divisions. On Friday, four years later, DeSantis concluded a legislative session establishing him as perhaps the most accomplished conservative governor in the nation’s culture wars...
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Sen. Tuberville blocking military nominees turns them into 'political pawns': former Defense secretaries
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., blocked 184 military promotions in protest of the Pentagon's abortion policy.
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Trump suggests a return to NYC to 'confront' E. Jean Carroll
NBC News' Ron Allen reports on comments made by former President Trump to reporters while in Ireland, despite no indication from his legal team of a potential NYC court appearance.
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'No mention of Ginni.' Conservative activist directed money to wife of Justice Clarence Thomas
Leonard Leo directed money to Ginni Thomas, according to a new report. It's the latest news about money and gifts Clarence Thomas and his family have received.
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Repairing Trump's alleged damage to E. Jean Carroll's reputation could cost up to $2.7 million, expert testifies
Repairing the alleged damage to E. Jean Carroll's reputation caused by then-President Trump's Oct. 12, 2022, social post could cost up $2.7 million, an expert testified.
Justice Clarence Thomas let GOP donor pay child's tuition
A Republican donor paid two years of private school tuition for a child raised by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and Thomas didn't disclose the payments. That confirmation of a published report comes from a lawyer who's represented Thomas and his wife, Virginia. The revelation of tuition...
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Graham fires warning shot at Big Tech: ‘We’re going to unleash the courtrooms of America on you’
Ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham railed against Big Tech Thursday and threatened to repeal Section 230, which gives them broad immunity.
Anti-Muslim Twitter feed in Spain: 'A recipe for disaster'
A far-right movement in Spain that is opposed to Muslims and immigrants has found a home on Twitter. The informal movement often references the Reconquista, the successful effort by Christians to retake Spain from its Muslim rulers in the Middle Ages. Accounts linked to the group have called for...
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House Republicans grapple with cutting DOJ and FBI funding amid growing internal divisions and outside pressure | CNN Politics
House Republican leadership came into power on a pro-police, tough-on-crime message. Four months later, that position is in limbo.
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Kremlin 'lying' about U.S. involvement in Moscow drone strikes, officials say
“We had nothing to do with it. Peskov is just lying there, pure and simple," NSC spokesperson John Kirby said.
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Video of Trump confusing E. Jean Carroll for his ex-wife Marla Maples shown during lawsuit trial
Jurors in the trial saw the moment Trump was shown a photo that included E. Jean Carroll — and identified her as Maples.
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Jill Biden in UK for King Charles' coronation, visits No. 10
First lady Jill Biden is in London for the coronation of King Charles III. President Joe Biden sent his wife to represent the United States at Saturday's coronation. No American president has ever attended a British coronation. Jill Biden is spending much of Friday with Prime Minister Rishi...
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Ukraine targets Russian fuel sites ahead of counteroffensive
Attacks intensified, more civilians were killed and Ukraine said its counteroffensive preparations were almost cooked.
Twitter fact-checks Joe Biden, listing multiple times US defaulted on debt - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden found himself at the wrong end of Twitter's fact-checking "Community Notes" function on Tuesday. Biden pointed the finger at Republicans in the debt ceiling fight in a tweet amid the looming deadline. HAKEEM JEFFRIES CALLS DEBT CEILING BILL 'RANSOM NOTE' AND DEFENDS SPENDING...
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China's aircraft carriers play 'theatrical' role but pose little threat yet
When China sailed one of its two active aircraft carriers, the Shandong, east of Taiwan last month as part of military drills surrounding the island, it was showcasing a capability that it has yet to master and could take years to perfect.
Fact check: Video shows Hawley questioning Wray about China spying, no evidence presented
A video shows Hawley questioning Wray about FBI investigation of then-President Trump and potential Chinese spying. He doesn't present spying proof.
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DOJ finds ‘insider witness’ in Trump Mar-a-Lago documents probe: report
The Justice Department has found an “insider witness” as investigators probe former President Trump’s handling of classified documents, according to a new report. The New York Times, citing people …
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Donald Trump mistook rape accuser E Jean Carroll for ex-wife, trial told
The ex-president appears to mistake E Jean Carroll for Marla Maples in a deposition played in court.
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Ex-FBI agent who feds say urged Jan. 6 rioters to kill police worked terrorism task force
Jared Wise was part of the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force and was supervisory special agent in charge of the Homegrown Violent Extremism unit.
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Ed Sheeran wins copyright infringement lawsuit involving 'Thinking Out Loud'
Ed Sheeran has defeated a copyright infringement lawsuit involving his Grammy-winning song "Thinking Out Loud" and the Marvin Gaye classic "Let's Get It On."
Protesters flood DeSantis' office after Florida Republicans pass sweeping education bill
Dozens of protesters descended on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' office at the state Capitol on Wednesday to express outrage at Republican-led education bills.
Ron DeSantis has more campaign funds than Donald Trump heading into 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and affiliated PACs have as much as $116 million. Former President Donald Trump's accounts reported $86.1 million in cash.
Secret recording: Top GOP recruit says Trump endorsement isn't all that
Frank LaRose, Ohio’s Secretary of State, offered some candid assessments about the value of the Trump backing during closed door remarks.
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Rick Scott calls for greater Senate GOP involvement in debt ceiling fight - Washington Examiner
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) said Thursday that every Republican senator should be active in getting a debt ceiling deal across the finish line, as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and this team have taken a backseat in negotiations to let the newly empowered House Republican majority try...
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2 mass shootings in 2 days plunge Serbia into shock, dismay
Authorities say a gunman apparently firing at random killed eight people and wounded 14 in two Serbian villages. Thursday’s attack shook a nation still in the throes of grief over a mass shooting at a school a day earlier. Police arrested a suspect Friday after an all-night search. Serbian...
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Zelenskyy wants Putin trial; Russia accuses US on drones
Ukraine and Russia have pressed their wartime rhetoric as both their countries reported new drone attacks
US intelligence chief sees ‘protracted’ fighting in Sudan
National intelligence head Avril Haines says fighting will likely not stop as neither side has incentive to seek peace.
Russia unlikely to be able to mount significant offensive operation in Ukraine this year, top intel official says
The prospect of Russian concessions in any negotiations regarding Ukraine this year "will be low," Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress.
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Faster IRS offering better picture on looming debt 'X-date'
That big infusion of cash that Congress approved last year to shape up the beleaguered IRS is having an unexpected side benefit. The funding increase has helped the agency to catch up on processing new and backlogged tax returns. And that, in turn, has allowed federal bean-counters to give...
apnews.comNews Analysis: Why Kevin McCarthy's provocative Israel trip and invite to Netanyahu are 'so dangerous'
The Bakersfield Republican led a delegation to Israel this week and became only the second U.S. House speaker to deliver an address to the Knesset, Israeli's parliament.
OnPolitics: Jury reaches verdict in Proud Boys trial. What it means.
The Justice Department has now earned convictions on 10 of the 14 sedition cases it tried in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
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China assures Russia, India of deepening 'cooperation'
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang assured his Russian and Indian counterparts of deepening bilateral ties, promising that "coordination and cooperation" will only grow stronger, in a show of solidarity with two of China's biggest neighbours.
Thomas' longtime friend acknowledges — but defends — Harlan Crow tuition payments
A new ProPublica report published Thursday morning revealed that Republican megadonor Harlan Crow spent thousands of dollars on tuition for Thomas’ relative.
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Pro-trans activist delivers blood-curdling scream at San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting
A San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting descended into chaos after a pro-trans activist began screaming in an effort to protest the shooting death of Banko Brown.
Biden expected to name Air Force chief as next top US general | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is expected to name Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., the chief of the Air Force, as his choice for the next top US general, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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Forget $15 an hour for minimum wage. Bernie Sanders is pushing to raise it to $17 an hour
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has long led the progressive effort to raise the federal minimum wage, introduced a bill to raise it to $17 an hour.
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Conservatives criticize liberal Supreme Court justices for ethics issues
Conservatives are criticizing the liberal Supreme Court justices over ethics issues following the series of reports of the ties between Justice Clarence Thomas and a major Republican donor. T…
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Homeland Security Secy. Mayorkas visits southern border
Homeland Security Secy. Alejandro Mayorkas is visiting the U.S.-Mexico border a week before the "Title 42" immigration policy expires and the department braces for a migrant surge. NBC's Julia Ainsley and Gabe Gutierrez report from both sides of the border.
www.nbcnews.comOne Family Has Spearheaded Montana’s Unflinching Conservatism
KALISPELL, Mont. — During a legislative hearing in 2011 that was a prelude to Montana’s debates on abortion, state Rep. Keith Regier displayed an image of a cow and made the argument that cattle were more valuable when pregnant. The comparison drew a prompt rebuke from some women in the room...
Ukraine shoots down own drone over central Kyiv
The air force says the drone went out of control and was destroyed to avoid "undesirable circumstances".
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Colin Allred, the Texas Democrat seeking to oust Ted Cruz, raises more than $2 million in 36 hours
The civil rights attorney and former NFL linebacker announced his Senate campaign Wednesday with a video emphasizing his bipartisan credentials.
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AOC slammed by NYC mayor for saying Jordan Neely was murdered - Washington Examiner
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) came under fire for saying a man who was killed on the New York City subway this week was "murdered." Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams said claims that Jordan Neely, a homeless black man, was "murdered" after his death was ruled a homicide are not...
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HSBC faces shareholder vote on splitting bank
Chinese shareholder Ping An argues split necessary as bank lags behind international peers.
'It’s got everyone’s attention': Inside Congress’s struggle to rein in AI
Suddenly, legislators are grappling with the rise of a powerful new technology. But a grab bag of proposals and a simmering split over the purpose of new rules means the response is moving far slower than the AI itself.
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Kremlin drone incident gives Putin cover to deepen Ukraine war
The humiliating spectacle for Russia of two drones flying over the walls of the Kremlin, its historic seat of power, has spawned conflicting theories about who did it and why - but for Vladimir Putin the incident could yet prove useful politically.
Top Biden aide Anita Dunn says immigration laws "need to be updated" with Title 42 ending
"The basic problem here is those laws need to be updated," White House senior adviser Anita Dunn said.
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Press group: China biggest global jailer of journalists
A press freedom group says China was the biggest global jailer of journalists last year with more than 100 behind bars as President Xi Jinping’s government tightened control over society. Reporters Without Borders said Beijing also was one of the biggest exporters of propaganda. China ranked...
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Man arrested after woman killed on Arizona trail: Police
A man has been taken into custody after a woman was killed while hiking on a Phoenix trail last week, police said.
Sen. Ted Cruz criticizes President Biden's handling of debt ceiling negotiations
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said he believes President Biden's "mental faculties" are holding up progress on a deal to avoid a default on the national debt.
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Jury finds Andrew Gillum not guilty of lying to FBI, deadlocks on other charges
Gillum, at one point considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, lost the 2018 race for governor to Republican Ron DeSantis.
www.cbsnews.comSenate Democrats highlight ‘terrible choice’ of Republicans’ debt ceiling plan
Republican proposal mocked as ‘Default on America Act’ at hearing drawing attention to potential cuts to key programs
Leaked video shows Tucker Carlson musing about ‘pillow fights’ in women’s bathroom
Newly revealed video of former Fox News host Tucker Carlson shows him asking a female makeup artist about what goes on in the women’s bathroom. “Can I ask you a question?” Carlson is seen ask…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 436
As the war enters its 436th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Some call NYC subway choking criminal, others hold judgment
Some call the choking death of a man at the hands of another New York subway rider a criminal act. Others justify the killing as defense against dangerous disorder. Manhattan prosecutors promised a “rigorous” investigation into whether to bring charges in the death of the Black man who was...
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Small businesses raise alarm over default amid debt limit fight
Ninety percent of small business owners want the government to avoid default, according to one survey.
www.cbsnews.comProud Boys leader found guilty of seditious conspiracy for driving Jan. 6 attack
Jurors also convicted the leader and three others of conspiring to obstruct Congress’ proceedings on Jan. 6 and destroying government property.
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Prom crowning sparks divide at Ohio high school
Supporters rallied outside of the local board of education, while other locals hoped to prevent something similar from happening again.
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Montana lawmakers send Drag Story Hour ban to governor
The bill, which would take effect immediately, would make Montana the second state after Tennessee to restrict drag performances in front of minors.
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Obama sings praises for journalists on ‘front line’ of democracy and disinformation - Washington Examiner
Former President Barack Obama shared a video on his Twitter on Wednesday conveying his respect for journalists. The post came years after his presidential terms harassing them. Obama recorded the video to be published on World Press Day. He addressed a conference on democracy held by the...
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First lady Jill Biden heads to the UK for King Charles III coronation, President Biden not in attendance
First lady Jill Biden will represent the US in London at the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, May 6 in President Biden's absence during the historic event.
Senate proposal would let U.S. expel migrants after Title 42 ends
The proposal would effectively allow the U.S. government to continue the soon-to-be terminated Title 42 border expulsion policy without a public health justification.
www.cbsnews.comE. Jean Carroll's friend testifies that they didn't 'scheme' to make up a rape allegation to 'stop' Trump
E. Jean Carroll's friend testified in a rape lawsuit against former President Donald Trump that she and the writer are "very liberal, feminist women."
Pakistan school shooting leaves several teachers dead
Police say there were multiple gunmen involved, but no students are said to have been harmed.
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DOJ announces findings in Alabama wastewater crisis investigation
An investigation by the Justice Department and Health and Human Services has found that Alabama health officials did not take meaningful action to address sewage system failures that disproportionately affected Black residents of a rural community. NBC's Yamiche Alcindor reports.
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Oregon GOP senators’ absence from statehouse delays action on gun safety, gender-affirming care legislation | CNN Politics
Republican state senators in Oregon were absent from the chamber Thursday, denying a quorum for the second day in a row, during a week in which gun safety, reproductive health and gender-affirming care legislation were scheduled for discussion.
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‘Very happy’ Ed Sheeran wins Thinking Out Loud copyright case
Civil lawsuit brought by heirs of Marvin Gaye co-writer closely watched over implications for creative freedom.
4 Proud Boys, including leader Enrique Tarrio, guilty of seditious conspiracy for Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three lieutenants were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack.
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Ex-Uber security chief sentenced for data-breach cover-up
The former chief security officer for Uber has been sentenced to probation for trying to cover up a 2016 data breach in which hackers accessed tens of millions of customer records from the ride-hailing service. Federal prosecutors say Joseph Sullivan was sentenced Thursday in San Francisco to...
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Exclusive: US officials assessing possible 'manipulation' on banking shares
U.S. federal and state officials are assessing whether "market manipulation" caused the recent volatility in banking shares, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday, as the White House vowed to monitor "short-selling pressures on healthy banks."
Four Proud Boys guilty in major US Capitol riot case
Jurors reach verdicts in a long-running trial of members of the far-right group over Jan 6 riots.
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Bartiromo responds to ex-producer’s claims
Fox host Maria Bartiromo is pushing back on claims made by an ex-producer on her show who alleges that she used her personal connections to former President Trump to protect herself at the network.…
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Witness who worked at Mar-a-Lago provides fresh picture of Trump inquiry: Report - Washington Examiner
A person who worked at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort is reportedly cooperating in the special counsel investigation of the former president. The person has provided information to special counsel Jack Smith regarding the investigation into Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents...
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Family of beloved 39-year-old CDC worker killed in Atlanta mass shooting speaks out
The family of 39-year-old Amy St. Pierre, who was killed in a mass shooting Wednesday, is speaking out.
New York City subway chokehold death divides elected officials
Caught in the middle is Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
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Feinstein hits back at criticism over Senate absence, provides no timetable for return - Washington Examiner
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) released a statement Thursday pushing back on suggestions that her absence has stalled President Joe Biden’s judicial nominations and made no mention of when she might return to the Senate. The 89-year-old senator, who has been absent from the Senate since March when...
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GOP donor Harlan Crow paid tuition for Clarence Thomas' grandnephew, report says
Thomas told C-SPAN in a 2007 interview that he and his wife, Ginni Thomas, were raising their grandnephew, Mark Martin, "as a son."
www.cbsnews.comRecall effort against Arizona election denier fails
Organizers of an effort to remove a rural Arizona county supervisor for skepticism over the results of last year's election announced that they have fallen short of the legal requirement to proceed with a recall effort that would have given voters the option of removing him from office. The...
IRS touts Biden's legislation for 'Small Business Week' despite concerns law will hurt small businesses
The IRS took the occasion of National Small Business Week to tout the Inflation Reduction Act, which critics argue will allow the same IRS to target small businesses.
Biden, Harris meet with CEOs about AI risks
Vice President Kamala Harris has met with the heads of Google, Microsoft and two other companies developing artificial intelligence. President Joe Biden briefly dropped by the meeting in the White House’s Roosevelt Room and told the CEOs, “What you’re doing has enormous potential and enormous...
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White House: Big Tech bosses told to protect public from AI risks
The White House say firms have a "moral" duty to make sure their products are safe.
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More than 250 business leaders back Julie Su for Labor secretary as nomination hangs in the balance
Julie Su's nomination for Labor secretary is up in the air, as some centrist Democrats have not yet backed her for the position.
Sotomayor didn’t recuse from Random House cases despite gaining $3M from publisher: Report - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor didn't recuse herself from several copyright cases related to Penguin Random House despite receiving more than $3 million for her books with the publisher, according to financial disclosures.From 2017 to at least 2021, the high court appointee of former...
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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.
www.cnn.comIn deposition played for jury, Trump told E. Jean Carroll's lawyers he had the ‘right to be insulting’
During his October deposition as part of the rape and defamation trial brought against him by the writer E. Jean Carroll, former President Donald Trump told lawyers that “stars” like him had, “unfortunately or fortunately,” historically been permitted to carry out unwanted sexual assaults.
Sununu to make 2024 decision by ‘June at the latest’
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) on Thursday said he plans to make a decision on whether to get into the GOP’s 2024 presidential race “by late June at the latest.” “IR…
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Two states investigating NFL over workplace bias and harassment allegations - Washington Examiner
The attorneys general of California and New York announced an investigation into "allegations of employment discrimination and a hostile work environment at the National Football League" on Thursday. The two attorneys general said they issued subpoenas to relevant figures in the investigation...
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Drones attack Ukrainian capital, Moscow says US behind Kremlin drone
Russian drones attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday evening, the fourth assault in as many days subjecting residents to spasms of gunfire and explosions, and at least one drone was shot down.
Real or not, reported Kremlin drone attack unsettles Russia
A cloud of questions hangs over Russia's claim that two Ukrainian drones flew into the very heart of Moscow under the cover of darkness, reaching the Kremlin before they were shot down at the last minute. Such an attack would be the most severe penetration of Russian airspace since German teen...
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North Carolina advances likely veto-proof abortion ban to governor’s desk | CNN Politics
North Carolina’s Republican-controlled state Senate on Thursday passed legislation that would ban most abortions after 12 weeks.
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An election under the shadow of hatred in India’s Karnataka
Run-up to May 10 assembly polls sees polarising campaign by BJP in election rallies, on the streets and on social media.
Democratic Rep. Gallego says White House is unprepared for migrant surge when Title 42 ends
Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, who is running for Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's seat next year, urged the Biden administration to provide more resources as the Covid-era policy ends.
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How Title 42's expiration reshapes immigration policy at the U.S.-Mexico border
Because it has relied on the Title 42 policy for over three years, the U.S. expects to see a sharp increase in immigration to the southern border once it expires.
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Marcos says Philippines bases could be 'useful' if Taiwan attacked
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday that granting U.S. access to Philippine military bases was a defensive step that would be "useful" if China attacked Taiwan.
In Ukraine’s forests, fighters race to prepare for next push
SOMEWHERE IN CENTRAL UKRAINE (AP) — The fighters depart at dawn, single-file, rifles slung, compasses in hand, and disappear like chameleons into the lush greenery of central Ukraine’s dense forests.
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Kayleigh McEnany to take over Tucker Carlson’s former prime-time slot this week - Washington Examiner
Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany will be taking the place of Tucker Carlson for a week starting May 8. McEnany is the first female host to fill in since Carlson was ousted. Co-host Brian Kilmeade of Fox & Friends was the first replacement during the first week without Carlson, followed by Lawrence...
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2 Supreme Court justices did not recuse themselves in cases involving their book publisher | CNN Politics
Two Supreme Court justices did not recuse themselves from cases that came before the court over the past decade involving a publishing company that’s paid them in lucrative book deals.
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What it's like inside Russia 14 months after Ukraine invasion
At first glance things may seem normal - until you look closer, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
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Ed Sheeran speaks outs after winning 'Thinking Out Loud' copyright case
Ed Sheeran spoke out against what he called "dangerous" copyright claims after defeating a lawsuit that alleged he copied Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On."
A group of Democratic senators want to withhold $10 million in Supreme Court funding until it adopts a public code of ethics: report
The letter was sent before ProPublica revealed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas vacationed with a GOP megadonor.
Key Florida business lobby isn't picking sides in feud between its allies Disney, DeSantis
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has been silent on the growing feud between Disney and Ron DeSantis, as the lobbying giant has previously backed the governor.
UK PM Sunak's Conservatives suffer steep losses in local elections
Opposition Labour Party said they were now on track for power at the next general election.
Biden admin says Alabama health officials didn’t address sewage system failures disproportionately affecting Black residents
The administration has come to an agreement with the state to improve sewer service for Lowndes County, a largely Black, rural community whose residents have lived with raw sewage pooling all over their neighborhoods.
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Ukraine denies Russian claim Kyiv sent drones to hit Kremlin
Russia claimed it foiled an overnight attack by Ukrainian drones on the Kremlin, calling it an unsuccessful assassination attempt against President Vladimir Putin and promising retaliation for what it termed a “terrorist” act. The Ukrainian president denied it, saying: “We don’t attack Putin or...
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Inside a California proposal to pay $1.2 million in reparations to Black Americans
The California Reparations Task Force will vote on a series of proposals this weekend that could see descendants of slavery living in the state each receive up to $1.2 million. In a serie…
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Fact check: Trump, in 2023, tells a new lie about the 2020 election | CNN Politics
Add another election lie to the long, long list.
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Trump given three days to decide whether to testify in E. Jean Carroll case
Former President Trump on Thursday was given three days to decide whether to testify in his civil trial over writer E. Jean Carroll’s sexual battery and defamation allegations against him. A …
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Hard to read? Oregon GOP boycott comes down to reading level
Republicans who have blocked bills about abortion, gun control and gender-affirming health care in Oregon for the third straight day are basing their boycott on an obscure, 44-year-old state law that requires bill summaries to be written at the reading level of an eighth- or ninth-grader. The...
apnews.comThe same year Clarence Thomas sent a child to a private boarding school on Harlan Crow's dime, a parent testified that the academy used children for free labor
A parent testified in a written letter to Congress that the Georgia boarding school's "environment was not safe, nor was it nurturing."
Vermont launches impeachment investigations into Franklin County prosecutor, sheriff
Investigations into Franklin County, Vermont State Attorney John Lavoie and Sheriff John Grismore have been opened by the state Legislature.
Suspect arrested after second mass shooting in Serbia
At least eight people are killed and several more injured in villages south of Belgrade.
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Conservative activist specified Ginni Thomas’s name be left off payment notes: Report - Washington Examiner
A conservative judicial activist reportedly specified that the name of the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas be left off billing paperwork for consulting services. Leonard Leo instructed Kellyanne Conway to bill one of the nonprofit groups he advised for and pay Ginni Thomas for her...
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Corporate America stays on the sidelines of debt ceiling debate
K Street and the titans of Washington lobbying no longer enjoy the same influence in Republican circles.
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Canada mulls expelling China diplomat for targeting lawmaker
Canada’s foreign minister says the country is considering the expulsion of Chinese diplomats over an intelligence agency report saying one of them plotted to intimidate the Hong Kong relatives of a Canadian lawmaker. Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Thursday that her department was summoning...
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House leaders bind together to condemn Russia’s ‘deeply concerning’ detention of Americans
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) joined together from across the aisle to condemn Russia’s “deeply concerning” detention of Wall Street Journal r…
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Georgia sets primary date for March despite DNC's request for February date
Georgia secretary of state Republican Brad Raffensperger set the state's presidential primary date for March 12, despite pleas from the Democratic Party to hold it in February.
Russia and China would use debt default to portray U.S. as chaotic, intel chief warns
A sovereign default would weaken America's credibility abroad, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said.
Pressure grows for regulatory intervention as US bank rout deepens
Pressure is growing on U.S. regulators to take more steps to shore up the country's banking sector as a renewed rout in regional lenders' shares forced PacWest Bancorp to explore options to bolster its balance sheet.
US ambassador to Russia visits Paul Whelan in prison | CNN Politics
US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy visited Paul Whelan on Thursday – her first visit to the wrongfully detained American since taking up the post in Moscow.
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Prince William pours a pint, meets public before coronation
Prince William has poured a pint of ale and taken a ride on the London subway with his wife Kate as part of a royal ramble before King Charles III’s coronation. William and Kate took time to chat with royal fans, tourists and Londoners Thursday in the capital’s Soho entertainment district with...
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With border crisis looming, senators unveil temporary patch to cover expiring Title 42 authority
Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) have introduced a bipartisan bill to extend President Biden’s authority to expel asylum-seeking migrants without holding a hearing, a power t…
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Analysis: Fresh January 6 convictions raise the stakes for Trump | CNN Politics
A Washington jury put down a marker that could protect generations of future elections by finding four Proud Boys extremists guilty of the seditious conspiracy of trying to violently thwart the transfer of presidential power.
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At CPAC, Hungary's Orban decries LGBTQ+ rights, migration
Hungary’s populist prime minister has likened liberalism to a “virus” in an opening speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in the Hungarian capital on Thursday. Viktor Orban, speaking for the second time in two years at the CPAC Hungary event, painted a picture of a global...
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Disinformation Inc: Conservative blacklist network accused in IRS complaint of violating law - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — A pair of U.S. nonprofit groups tied to the Global Disinformation Index, a British entity covertly blacklisting conservative media, are being slapped with an IRS complaint for allegedly violating federal law. The charity Disinformation Index Inc., and its affiliated private AN...
www.washingtonexaminer.comPro-Trump group powers surge in early US super PAC spending
A group allied with Donald Trump's bid for the 2024 Republican nomination is setting records for outside political spending early in a U.S. presidential campaign as he looks to box out his nearest rival Ron DeSantis before the Florida governor even launches a campaign. The Trump-aligned Make...
Democrats attack conservative Supreme Court justices but have long ignored liberal justices' ethical issues
Democrats have targeted conservative Supreme Court Clarence Thomas over recent ethical concerns but have remained silent on potential liberal justices' issues in the past.
Virgin Islands issued subpoena to Google co-founder Larry Page in lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase over Jeffrey Epstein
The U.S. Virgin Islands is suing JPMorgan Chase for alleged complicity in sex trafficking by Jeffrey Epstein.
GOP frontrunner for NC governor mocked school shooting survivors and once justified shooting protesters | CNN Politics
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the current Republican favorite to be the party’s nominee for governor in 2024, has a long history of remarks viciously mocking and attacking teenage survivors of the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, for their...
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Feinstein says Senate ‘swiftly’ confirming court nominees in her absence
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) said Thursday that the Senate has continued to “swiftly confirm” judicial nominees amid her nearly two-month absence due to shingles. “The Senate continues to…
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Serbia’s Vucic promises justice after two mass shootings in days
At least 17 people, including eight children, killed in separate tragedies – a school shooting and drive-by attack.
Forces kill 3 Palestinians behind deaths of British-Israelis
The Israeli military says it has killed three Palestinians wanted in connection with an attack that killed a British-Israeli woman and two of her daughters. The military says a fierce gunbattle erupted when the army entered the heart of the flashpoint occupied West Bank city of Nablus early...
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Iowa Legislature adjourns after most key GOP agenda items become law
The Iowa Legislature has adjourned after most of its Republican majority's top agenda items, including education and tax reform, were signed into law.
Top environment Democrat to release permitting proposal focused on emissions cuts
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Tom Carper (D-Del.) will soon release his own proposal to reform the country’s system for approving infrastructure projects — marking a mainstrea…
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‘It’s a hard sell’: Gen-Z activists warn Biden over frustration among young voters | CNN Politics
Young voters played a critical role in delivering Joe Biden to the White House in 2020. But as his reelection campaign kicks off, leading activists are uneasy about vouching for the president and concerned the administration could squander years of momentum
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Oil boom transforms Guyana, prompting a scramble for spoils
ANN’S GROVE, Guyana (AP) — Villagers in this tiny coastal community lined up on the soggy grass, leaned into the microphone and shared their grievances as someone in the crowd yelled, “Speak the truth!”
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Clips from Trump’s deposition shown at E. Jean Carroll trial
Jurors at the trial hearing E. Jean Carroll’s case against former President Trump were shown footage from the former president’s 2022 deposition, where he defended infamous comments he …
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White House announces $140 million A.I. hub investment ahead of meeting with Google, OpenAI
Funding for the research hubs will come from the National Science Foundation and will bring the total number of AI research institutes to 25 across the country.
Florida lawmakers send bill blocking gender-affirming care for minors to DeSantis
Florida legislators Thursday passed legislation to prevent doctors from administering gender-affirming health care to transgender youths and adults, sending the measure to the desk of Republican Go…
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Stock market today: Asia mixed after Wall St sinks
Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street sank on worries about the health of U.S. banks that are under pressure from interest rate hikes. Shanghai declined while Hong Kong and Sydney advanced. Markets in Japan and South Korea were closed for holidays. Oil prices advanced. Wall Street’s...
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WATCH: Kennedy stumps Biden official on $50 trillion cost to fight climate change: 'You don't know, do you?'
Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy stumped a Biden administration official over the benefits of the $50 trillion price tag to make the U.S. carbon-neutral.
What’s next in the Hunter Biden child support legal saga | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is mired in a contentious and highly personal child support battle with an Arkansas woman who is the mother of one of his daughters.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom initiates hate crime tip line - Washington Examiner
California has instituted a hate crime tip line in light of rising crime levels. The hotline, known as CA vs Hate, is part of an initiative from Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and the California Civil Rights Department. It included $110 million for hate crime programs. According to a press release...
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Supreme Court questions jurisdiction in sweeping election law clash
The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned whether it can still move ahead in a major election law case involving the authority of state legislatures. The justices are hearing an appeal from North Ca…
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The banking crisis isn’t over. But how bad will it get?
Uncertainty continues to pummel the banking industry, despite assurances from financial regulators and bankers that the worst of the recent crisis is over and the banking system remains strong. Shares of smaller regional lender PacWest Bank plunged nearly 50% Thursday after the company confirmed...
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Before his 9th scheduled execution, now on hold, Richard Glossip said he hoped his fate ‘can never happen to anybody else again’ | CNN
The US Supreme Court on Friday halted the execution of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, a man who even the state attorney general says should not face the death penalty.
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Florida mayors pledge support for LGBTQ community amid passage of restritive bills
Florida mayors have pledged their support for the LGBTQ community amid state push in anti-LGBTQ bills, backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Republican senators 'question' Navy's use of drag queen: 'not appropriate' for U.S. military
Republican senators sent a letter to the Navy secretary questioning the use of a drag queen to attract potential recruits to the military branch.
CNN’s John King mocks Republicans over ‘stunning’ Biden tip
CNN’s John King on Thursday knocked Republicans over a “stunning” new claim about an alleged bribery scheme involving President Biden. “A stunning allegation: Joe Biden taking foreign m…
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Apple posts quarterly revenue decline; iPhone sales solid
Apple has once again posted an, until now, rare revenue decline in its latest fiscal quarter. But the tech giant says its overall business improved from the December quarter and sales of its iPhones were solid. The company earned $24.16 billion, or $1.52 per share, in the three-month period that...
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The death of Jordan Neely, a New York homeless man who died after a transit rider placed him in a chokehold, has made national headlines after medical examiners ruled his death a homicide. Video footage of the incident has circulated on social media, causing widespread protests in New York, even...
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Reporter arrested for allegedly using South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's number to make prank call
Local political reporter Austin Goss was arrested and fired from his job after allegedly making a prank call to Dan Lederman, former chair of the state's GOP, in January.
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White House 'grateful' to Mexico for agreeing to help with feared post-Title 42 migrant surge
The White House says it's grateful to the government of Mexico for its efforts in helping the U.S. ahead of an expected migrant surge at the border after Title 42 ends next week.
The Hunter Biden case: What you need to know
After a multiyear investigation into Hunter Biden, prosecutors could be close to sharing any possible results with the public and whether the president’s son will face any criminal charges.&nb…
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Police video shows Idaho killings suspect in traffic stop
Newly released body camera video shows the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students being pulled over for allegedly running a red light about a month before the killings. The Idaho Statesman reported Thursday that the video shows Washington State University campus police...
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Man dies after being put in a chokehold by another rider on New York City subway, officials say. The DA is investigating | CNN
After his mother was murdered in 2007, Jordan Neely eked out a living as a well-known Michael Jackson impersonator in Times Square and on New York’s subways.
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Former Pentagon chiefs call for end to Tuberville hold on promotions
Seven former Pentagon chiefs sent a letter to the Senate Thursday urging lawmakers to end one GOP senator’s hold on 184 general and flag officer nominations and approve the promotions, warnin…
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Historian claims to have located mystery ‘Mona Lisa’ bridge | CNN
Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” is one of the best-known artworks in the world, famous for its beauty as well as the mystery surrounding the identity of the model and the location painted behind her.
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White House denies US involvement in supposed Putin assassination attempt: ‘Ludicrous claim’ - Washington Examiner
The White House is strongly pushing back against a Kremlin official who alleged the United States was involved in what he said was an assassination attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin.National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby, the White House's de facto national security...
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Trudeau taunts rival: ‘Too woke!? Wake up!’
Canada's embattled prime minister gives Liberals a call to action: fight the Big Bad.
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Pride organizers keep eye on drag laws ahead of festivals
Organizers of Pride festivals and parades in conservative states are under increasing pressure to censor their events or ban drag performances. That's making it challenging to hold events that celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer identity without running afoul of the laws...
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New College scores millions in Florida’s budget amid DeSantis revamp
The school landed more than $34 million in the proposed state budget.
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Tillis, Sinema to introduce bill to allow migrant expulsions to continue after Title 42 ends
Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., are moving to introduce bipartisan legislation to extend a Title 42-style authority beyond next week's expiration of the public health order.
Twitter alerts back on track for NYC subway after week off
Service alerts for New York City’s subway, commuter trains and buses are back on Twitter. The country’s largest transportation network began providing service alerts on its Twitter accounts in time for the Thursday evening commute. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority lost access last week...
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California Democratic lawmaker returns to committee after ouster for opposing party-backed penalty on oil profits
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon put Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains back on the Business and Professions panel.
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White House pushes for responsible AI innovation while meeting with developers - Washington Examiner
The White House announced an initiative on Thursday to promote responsible artificial intelligence innovation throughout the federal government. The plan, which emphasizes the need for safeguards in the use and development of the technology, comes the same day representatives from AI developers...
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Tyre Nichols died from blunt force trauma to the head from Memphis police beating, autopsy shows | CNN
Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man who was violently beaten by Memphis police officers in January, died from blunt force trauma to the head and his death has been ruled a homicide, his autopsy results revealed Thursday.
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Former Maine gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler pleads guilty to child porn charges
Attorney and two-time Maine gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler has pleaded guilty to four counts of possessing sexually explicit material of a child under 12.
After almost 8 years in power, Trudeau makes the case for more
The prime minister will deliver a headline speech as the Liberal party faithful gather in Ottawa.
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COVID dropped to 4th leading cause of death in US last year
U.S. deaths fell last year, and COVID-19 dropped to the No. 4 cause. That's according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. COVID-19 deaths trailed those caused by heart disease, cancer and injuries such as drug overdoses, motor vehicle fatalities and shootings. The two...
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Kindergartner dies amid an outbreak of unidentified illnesses at Detroit school
Parents should look out for flulike symptoms among children ages 4 to 7, the Health Department said.
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Public health leaders warn dwindling COVID data 'should worry us all' ahead of 'the next outbreak'
While COVID-19 ebbs, the nation's public health leaders warned senators on Thursday that a return to "normal" should not mean forgetting the lessons learned since 2020
Research monkey shortage undermines US readiness, panel says
A new report says a shortage of monkeys available for medical research undermines U.S. readiness to respond to public health emergencies. An influential scientific advisory panel said Thursday it's better for the U.S to breed more research animals than rely on imports of them. Supplies tightened...
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Foods and drinks packaged for kids are higher in sugar and lower in nutrition, study shows | CNN
Things packaged to entice your kids are probably worse for them, a study found. Not only are foods and drinks marketed toward kids more likely to be higher in sugar, they are also probably less nutritious, the study said. Here is what to look for.
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Why people may be forgetting their COVID pandemic memories
As we move into a new COVID phase, memories will fade with the passage of time and the constraints of how much our brain can hold, but experts say it’s more than that.
WHO fires scientist who led COVID search over sex misconduct
The World Health Organization says it has fired the scientist who led a high-profile delegation from the U.N. health agency to China two years ago to jointly look into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, citing sexual misconduct. Peter Ben Embarek, who led the WHO side of a joint team with...
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North Carolina abortion: 12-week ban likely despite governor's veto threat
Republicans command a supermajority in the state legislature to override any move to veto the law.
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After $3 million worth of kratom is seized, FDA continues to warn of its dangers
The agency says it has not come across any data to warrant kratom's approval as a drug.
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Getting prescription meds via telehealth might change soon. Here’s how to prepare | CNN
The federal Covid-19 public health emergency is set to end May 11, likely bringing strict changes to how people receive care via telehealth. Here’s how you should prepare.
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California lawmakers OK emergency loans to failing hospitals
California lawmakers have agreed to loan $150 million to financially distressed hospitals. The vote on Thursday comes after the only hospital in rural Madera County closed in January. A report paid for by the California Hospital Association says 20% of the state's more than 400 hospitals are at...
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"Ambition sizing": The harmful weight loss practice, explained
Ambition sizing is drastic weight loss tied to a specific event - and it can be more harmful than you think. Here's why.
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