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Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election and block transfer of power
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol, with the Justice Department acting to hold him accountable for an unprecedented effort to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power and threaten American democracy.
Trump indictment: Who are the 'Co-Conspirators'?
The indictment against former President Donald Trump references, but does not name, six other "co-conspirators" who took actions alongside Trump.
Takeaways from the Trump indictment that alleges a campaign of 'fraud and deceit'
The indictment of Donald Trump on Tuesday marks the first time that the former president has been formally held accountable for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
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Special counsel Jack Smith announces new Trump charges, calling Jan. 6 an "unprecedented assault"
"The attack on our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy," special counsel Jack Smith said Tuesday.
www.cbsnews.comThe judge assigned to Trump's Jan. 6 case is a tough punisher of Capitol rioters
The federal judge assigned to the election fraud case against former President Donald Trump stands out as one of the toughest punishers of rioters who stormed the U.S.
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Congress tries to break fever of incivility amid string of vulgar, toxic exchanges
Two Ohio natives of different parties are trying to bring civility back to Congress and keep the House from slipping deeper into a bad-mannered, boorish body of government.
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Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell appear to be among alleged Trump co-conspirators
The alleged co-conspirators' names are identifiable based on publicly available information.
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Lawmakers react to Trump's 3rd indictment that alleges he plotted to remain in power
Rep. Jim Jordan, one of Trump's staunchest allies, declared Trump "did nothing wrong" after he was hit with four felony charges.
Trump indicted on charges out of Special Counsel probe into Jan. 6
Former President Trump was indicted on charges stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Donald Trump indicted: Mike Pence's notes referenced in charging document
Former Vice President Mike Pence's notes were mentioned in the charging document of former President Donald Trump that came down Tuesday.
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McCarthy accuses DOJ of using Trump indictment to ‘distract’ from Biden probes
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) accused the Department of Justice (DOJ) of using the latest indictment against former President Trump — which stems from his efforts to remain in power following t…
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'Quite parallel:' Jan. 6 committee applauds Trump Capitol attack indictment
Many of the details in the indictment are familiar: They were unearthed by the special congressional committee that investigated Jan. 6, 2021.
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Who are the Trump co-conspirators in the 2020 election interference indictment? | CNN Politics
The historic indictment against Donald Trump in the special counsel’s probe into January 6, 2021, and efforts to overturn the 2020 election says that he “enlisted co-conspirators to assist him in his criminal efforts.”
www.cnn.comTrump has surrendered for a fourth time this year. Here's where all the cases against him stand
Donald Trump has surrendered in Georgia in his fourth criminal case of the year. The former president was charged earlier this month in the state over his efforts to overturn his 2020 general election defeat there.
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Key revelations, groundbreaking strategies and notable omissions in the new Trump indictment
Here’s what we learned about special counsel Jack Smith’s new case.
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'Fueled by lies': 6 takeaways from Trump indictment alleging criminal effort to overturn election
The central argument in the Justice Department’s case against Donald Trump is that he knew that he lost the 2020 election and lied to stay in power.
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Read the Trump indictment text charging him with 4 counts related to the 2020 election and Jan. 6
Trump was indicted by a federal grand jury investigating alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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International group working to identify Russian forces that carried out grisly war crimes on Kherson prisoners
According to new evidence gathered by the investigation, at least 36 victims described the use of electrocution during interrogations of Kherson prisoners.
Michigan prosecutors charge Trump allies in felonies involving voting machines and illegal 'testing'
Matthew DePerno, who unsuccessfully ran for Michigan attorney general last year, was charged with undue possession of a voting machine and conspiracy.
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Comer denounces third Trump indictment: 'Sad day for the rule of law'
Rep. James Comer (R-KY) denounced the newest indictment of former President Donald Trump, saying it was a "sad day for the rule of law."
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Jan. 6 panel sees Trump indictment as building on its probe
Members of the Jan. 6 select committee suggested on Tuesday that the indictment of former President Trump on charges connected to his efforts to remain in power following the 2020 election built on…
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Trump indicted for conduct before, during and after his presidency
Donald Trump's first two criminal charges involved hush money and classified documents cases. Here's where we stand with all of the former president's legal issues.
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Takeaways from the indictment of Donald Trump for efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat | CNN Politics
Special counsel Jack Smith unveiled his case alleging that former President Donald Trump broke several laws in his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, with a grand jury indictment returned Tuesday that illustrated the depth and breadth of the federal criminal investigation.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith says Jan 6 ‘fueled by lies’ from Trump, praises ‘heroes’ who defended Capitol
Special Counsel Jack Smith said Tuesday that former President Donald Trump has been charged with “conspiring to defraud the United States; conspiring to disenfranchise voters."
DeSantis attacks DC jurors after Trump indictment
Florida governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis took aim at Washington jurors following the historic third indictment against former President Trump, calling the capital ci…
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5 things to know about the special counsel's indictment of Donald Trump
Trump has been accused of defrauding the United States.
www.nbcnews.comTrump campaign is fundraising off of new indictment as reports reveal pro-Trump PAC is doling out millions for legal bills
Donald Trump asked donors to pitch in $47 to receive a free white tee. The plea comes as the former president's legal bills mount.
Trump sought to ‘exploit the violence and chaos’ of Jan. 6 with lies, indictment says
Former President Donald Trump was criminally charged Tuesday in connection with his efforts to reverse his loss to President Joe Biden in 2020.
Trump team’s comparison of indictment, Nazi Germany is ‘shameful’: Anti-Defamation League
Anti-Defamation League Director Jonathan Greenblatt on Tuesday sharply rebuked former President Trump’s campaign for likening his most recent indictment to Nazi Germany in the 1930s. “Comparing thi…
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Top Democrat lawmakers say Trump Jan 6 indictment is 'the most serious and the most consequential'
Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries say latest Trump indictment related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is the 'the most serious and most consequential thus far.'
Donald Trump indictment: Who are the six co-conspirators in Jack Smith Jan. 6 case?
Special counsel Jack Smith identified six "co-conspirators" in a grand jury indictment delivered Tuesday related to former President Donald Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Donald Trump indictment: Ex-president charged with bid to overturn 2020 election
The former US president is accused of four counts and "prolific lies about election fraud".
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'An assault on this republic': What the Jan. 6 charges Trump faces say about our democracy
The new indictment that Trump faces involves criminal actions he allegedly took as a sitting president to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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In DeSantis rebuke, 2 major Black orgs move their conferences — and millions in revenue — out of Florida
Two months after the NAACP issued a formal travel advisory for Florida, two major Black organizations are moving their conferences elsewhere, and advocates hope the momentum will carry over to elections in 2024 and beyond.
The election-meddling indictment against Trump is sprawling. Here's a breakdown of the case
Former President Donald Trump has for years pushed baseless claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him.
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Pence comes out swinging at Trump following Jan 6 indictment: 'Should never be president'
Former Vice President Mike Pence came out swinging at former President Donald Trump following his indictment on charges related to Jan. 6 and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Trump indictment key takeaways: What to know about the new charges in the 2020 election probe
The indictment alleges a sprawling campaign by Trump and six unnamed co-conspirators to overturn President Biden's victory at the polls.
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Who is Tanya Chutkan, the judge assigned in Trump’s 2020 election case?
Special counsel Jack Smith announced Tuesday a third indictment against former President Trump on charges originating from his efforts to remain in power after the 2020 election. The 45-page indict…
thehill.comTrump lawyer calls indictment an 'attack on free speech and political advocacy.' Follow live updates
Donald Trump’s attorney John Lauro is calling the latest indictment of the former president “an attack on free speech and political advocacy.”
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Ramaswamy sues DOJ, files fresh records request for Trump indictment details
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on Tuesday announced he’s suing the Department of Justice (DOJ) and filing a new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) records request for more details…
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Michigan prosecutors charge Trump allies in felonies involving voting machines, illegal ‘testing’
A Republican lawyer endorsed by Trump in an unsuccessful run for Michigan attorney general last year faces charges of illegal possession of a voting machine and conspiracy, court records show.
A third indictment for Trump
Former President Donald Trump was indicted for a third time. It's Tuesday's news.
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Can the Race Really Be That Close? Yes, Biden and Trump Are Tied.
After Democrats fared well against MAGA candidates in the midterms last year, it might have been reasonable to think that President Joe Biden would have a clear advantage in a rematch against Donald Trump. Yet despite the stop-the-steal movement, the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v...
DC judge assigned to Trump Jan. 6 case labeled 'toughest punisher' in Capitol riot cases
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan presiding over Trump's newest case is the "toughest punisher" in Jan. 6 cases DOJ is prosecution, sending every defendant so far behind bars.
Here are all of the Republican elected officials backing Trump's 2024 campaign
Trump was the first major Republican to announce a 2024 campaign, but a majority of the party has yet to rally behind him.
Trump's latest indictment divides 2024 GOP field: Pence, DeSantis and more weigh in
The charges in a third indictment against Trump, which he denies, divided the GOP primary field that is running against him as Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence and more reacted
Fitch downgrades US credit rating, citing mounting debt and political divisions
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the United States government’s credit rating, citing rising debt at the federal, state, and local levels and a “steady deterioration in standards of governance” over the past two decades.
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5 key takeaways from explosive witness account of Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings, Joe's role
Here are the top five takeaways from Hunter Biden associate Devon Archer's explosive Capitol Hill interview concerning the foreign business dealings of President Biden and his son.
Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson handcuffed and detained while trying to help girl at rodeo: Report
Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) was reportedly handcuffed at a Texas rodeo after trying to help a girl during a "medical emergency."
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Capitol Police officers speak out on Trump Jan. 6 indictment: ‘I want justice’
Some U.S. Capitol Police officers embraced the news Tuesday that former President Trump was indicted on four counts related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, characterizing the …
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Special counsel charges Trump with conspiracy to defraud the U.S.
The former president revealed last month that he received a target letter from special counsel Jack Smith.
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What to know about Trump's 3 indictments, 4 criminal investigations
Trump has now been indicted in three cases and remains under investigation in another criminal probe. Here's where the cases stand.
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Trump indictment recap: Jack Smith details how Trump allegedly tried to steal 2020 election
Donald Trump was indicted federally and charged with election fraud, potentially the most serious criminal charges he faces in three cases.
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Utah law requiring age verification for porn sites remains in effect after judge tosses lawsuit
A Utah law requiring adult websites to verify the age of their users will remain in effect after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging its constitutionality.
apnews.comAfter Paying Lawyers, Trump’s PAC Is Nearly Broke
Former President Donald Trump’s political action committee, which began last year with $105 million, now has less than $4 million left in its account after paying tens of millions of dollars in legal fees for Trump and his associates. The dwindling cash reserves in Trump’s PAC, called Save...
Trump indicted by grand jury in special counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 investigation
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges stemming from his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election.
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Chris Christie attacks Trump for using donations from 'everyday Americans' on legal fees, fashion designer
They "believe they're giving it to him to help elect him president," Christie said of Trump's supporters during an interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box."
White House 'strongly disagrees' with US credit downgrade, blaming Republicans
The White House disagrees that the United States deserved a credit downgrade — and says Republicans are to blame.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump indictment won't fulfill Democrats' ineligibility bedtime story, Smith 'stretched law': Legal experts
Special counsel Jack Smith released a four-count indictment against former President Donald Trump relating to alleged offenses in the aftermath of the 2020 election.
Trump hit with sweeping indictment in alleged effort to overturn 2020 election
Former President Trump has been indicted on charges related to special counsel Jack Smith's probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
It's Kamala Harris vs. Ron DeSantis in the fight over Florida's new teachings on slavery
Vice President Kamala Harris is now taking a leading role in the Biden administration's response to prospective Republican challengers, and her top target as of late has been Florida Gov.
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Recreational pot now legal in Minnesota, but retail kinks still being ironed out
Minnesota's legalization of recreational marijuana took effect on Tuesday, though certain regulatory aspects of retail sale still remain ambiguous.
VP Kamala Harris says there will be 'no debate' about Florida's Black history curriculum
Vice president Kamala Harris said there will be "no debate" over Florida's new Black history curriculum in response to Gov. Ron DeSantis' request.
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Judge rules Trump false election claims while in office covered by presidential immunity
A Pennsylvania state judge ruled Monday that an election worker cannot sue former President Trump over statements he made sowing doubt in the 2020 election results while in office, finding the stat…
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Trump indicted on Jan. 6 charges
Former President Trump was indicted Tuesday by a Washington grand jury on charges stemming from his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election. The 45-page indictment from special co…
thehill.comRudy Giuliani may have assigned volunteer to Arizona 'audit', new emails show
Newly released emails from the Ariz. Senate show a Republican volunteer telling 'audit' leaders that Giuliani's office had contacted her about effort.
Donald Trump has been indicted in special counsel's 2020 election interference probe | CNN Politics
Donald Trump has been indicted on criminal charges by a federal grand jury in a case that strikes at the former president’s efforts to remain in the White House after losing the 2020 election and undermine the long-held American tradition of a peaceful transfer of presidential power.
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DeSantis pushes back as anti-abortion group, GOP rivals criticize his skepticism of national ban
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took heat this week from a major anti-abortion group and two primary rivals for his skepticism about the viability of a federal ban on abortion
Here's a look at some of Louisiana's new 2023 laws
A slew of new Louisiana laws, recently passed by the Republican-dominated Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards have gone into effect.
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Could Donald Trump serve as president if convicted? | CNN Politics
Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges related to 2020 election subversion, a stunning third time this year that the former president has faced criminal charges.
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Donald Trump indicted: Assigned Judge Tanya Chutkan known for longest Jan. 6 sentences
Former President Donald Trump will face a federal judge in his alleged election subversion case who has a noted history of giving some of the lengthiest sentences to defendants involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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Senate Republicans urging EPA to withdraw power plant rule
Thirty-nine Senate Republicans called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday to withdraw its proposed power plant rule, alleging that the regulations are fundamentally flawed and r…
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Trump's 2024 GOP rivals weigh in on former president's January 6 probe indictment
Trump's 2024 Republican nomination rivals weigh in on the former president's indictment in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The Crimean Peninsula is both a playground and a battleground, coveted by Ukraine and Russia
The Crimean Peninsula's balmy beaches have been vacation spots for Russian czars and Soviet general secretaries.
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What to know about the six co-conspirators in Trump’s indictment
Federal prosecutors’ Jan. 6 indictment against former President Trump lists six unindicted co-conspirators. The co-conspirators are not named, but details in the indictment seem to identify a numbe…
thehill.comRepublicans are still content with Twitter, despite months of tumult under Elon Musk and a bizarre 'X' rebrand
"Are we calling it 'X' now? I don't understand that part of it," said GOP Rep. Nancy Mace, who remains a fan of the platform, unlike many Democrats.
Conservative Pundit Gives Trump Supporters A Brutal 2024 Reality Check
Former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy warns GOP that nominating Trump will be an election disaster.
Iran shuts down for two days because of 'unprecedented heat'
Iran has announced Wednesday and Thursday this week will be public holidays because of "unprecedented heat" and told the elderly and people with health conditions to stay indoors, Iranian state media reported.
Trump allies charged in connection with conspiracy to breach voting machines in Michigan
Former state Rep. Daire Rendon allegedly participated in a scheme to access voting machines in the wake of the 2020 election.
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Mayor Eric Adams says New York City has 'run out of room’ for migrants: ‘It’s not going to get any better’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Monday. that there's no longer room for migrants, stating that the city is at a breaking point.
Taco Bell accused of skimping on beef for Crunchwraps and Mexican Pizzas in class action lawsuit
The false advertising suit filed in the Eastern District of New York alleges that the fast food chain “materially overstates the amount of beef” in its ads.
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Donald Trump indictment: Kari Lake calls for 2024 rivals to drop out and endorse Trump
Former Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake called on all 2024 Republican presidential candidates to drop out of the race and endorse former President Donald Trump in the wake of his latest indictment.
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Oil prices rise 1% as US inventory data show robust demand
Oil prices surged by almost 1% on Wednesday, trading near their highest since April, as crude and fuel products inventory data showing robust demand from the world's biggest fuel consumer, the U.S., offset demand concerns elsewhere.
Floods around Chinese capital kill at least 20, leave 27 missing as thousands evacuated
Chinese state media say days of unusually heavy rains around China’s capital, Beijing, have flooded houses, torn apart roads and left at least 20 people dead and 27 missing.
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Torture, sexual violence commonly used by Russian forces in Ukraine, say experts
A large number of prisoners held in makeshift detention centres in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine were tortured and sexually violated, a team of international experts said on Wednesday in a summary of their latest findings.
Judge assigned to Trump case previously said 'the country is watching to see what the consequences are' for January 6 | CNN Politics
District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who has been assigned to preside over former President Donald Trump’s criminal case in Washington, DC, has repeatedly spoken out in very strong terms against the efforts to overturn the election and disrupt the transfer of power.
www.cnn.comTrump's PAC is hemorrhaging money on his legal fees while DeSantis' is sitting on nearly $100 million
Former President Donald Trump's PAC, Save America, spent $21 million on legal fees this year for Trump and his advisers.
Donald Trump indicted: Murkowski says evidence is damning on instigating riot
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) said former President Donald Trump’s indictment on charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and the 2020 presidential election contained “very serious allegations.”
www.washingtonexaminer.comJanuary 6 Capitol riot investigation: A timeline of the DOJ probe that resulted in another Trump indictment
Donald Trump was indicted for a third time over his efforts to overturn the election and the events leading to Jan. 6. Here's what happened so far.
Poland rushes troops to border, Belarus denies helicopter violation
Poland said on Tuesday it was rushing troops to its eastern border after accusing Belarus, Russia's closest ally, of violating its airspace with military helicopters.
Trump grand jury members depart courthouse as potential indictment looms
Trump's receipt of a target letter signaled that charges were likely in the special counsel Jack Smith's probe.
White House tells agencies to weigh ecosystem impact
Welcome to The Hill’s Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story White House tells agencies to weigh ecosystem impact…
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Fitch downgrades U.S. debt, citing political "deterioration"
Credit rating agency cites concern over country's high debt load and declining "standards of governance" in recent decades.
www.cbsnews.comDonald Trump Taunts Republican Rivals Over Debate With Vice President Jab
The former president has said he'll skip the Fox News-hosted GOP primary debate in Milwaukee later this month.
Alaska mayor says he wants to buy homeless residents one-way ticket to warmer US cities
Anchorage's mayor wants to buy homeless residents plane tickets to warmer cities and critics are calling the plan a 'distraction not a solution'.
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Incandescent light bulb ban now in effect: What to know
The Dept. of Energy's ban on the sale and manufacture of most incandescent light bulbs took effect on Wednesday more than a decade and a half after such a ban was first proposed.
Trump indictment details efforts to overturn 2020 election: recap
Former President Trump has been indicted as part of special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, which culminated in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Ca…
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Trump faces federal charges for efforts to overturn 2020 election
Donald Trump was indicted on Tuesday for his wide-ranging attempts to overturn the 2020 election, the third time in four months that the former U.S. president has been criminally charged even as he campaigns to regain the presidency next year.
Donald Trump's supporters have given him staggering donations. It's paying his legal fees.
Donald Trump, the 2024 Republican frontrunner, is expected to continue fundraising off his legal challenges heading into the election next year.
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New York AG Letitia James's office says it's ready to proceed with Trump trial
New York Attorney General Letitia James's office announced that it is ready to proceed with a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and his organization.
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1 dies, 8 others seriously hurt in tour bus rollover at Grand Canyon West
Authorities say one person has died in a tour bus rollover involving over 50 people in northern Arizona near the Grand Canyon West Skywalk
Politicians urge Taylor Swift to postpone LA concerts in solidarity with striking hotel workers
California’s lieutenant governor and other elected officials are urging Taylor Swift to postpone her Los Angeles concerts as a way to stand in solidarity with striking hotel workers.
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Indictment could propel Trump closer to 2024 Republican nomination
Donald Trump's indictment on Tuesday for his alleged role in efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat will likely fuel his march toward the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nomination, analysts and party strategists say.
How Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy are taking different approaches to identity on the campaign trail
The two Indian Americans vying for a Republican presidential nomination are using very different tactics to court a largely white, Christian voter base.
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China wants to mobilise entire nation in counter-espionage
China should encourage its citizens to join counter-espionage work, including creating channels for individuals to report suspicious activity as well as commending and rewarding them, the state security ministry said on Tuesday.
RNC to impose stricter criteria for candidates to make the second debate stage in September | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidates seeking to make the second debate stage in September will face tougher criteria for doing so, according to a person familiar with the new rules.
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George Soros bankrolls mysterious institution looking to flip Texas to Democrats, records show
Records show that billionaire George Soros is bankrolling a shadowy Texas group called Texas Majority PAC, which will work to flip the Lone State State to Democrats.
Niger crisis deepens as European nations evacuate and coup leaders get support from other juntas
A French military transport plane carrying Europeans from Niger arrived in Paris Wednesday, in the first such evacuation flight since mutinous soldiers ousted the country’s democratically elected president nearly a week ago and shut its borders.
apnews.com'Get out': Donald Trump threatens House Republicans to impeach Biden or risk losing their jobs
Donald Trump urged House Republicans to impeach Joe Biden or else they will "be immediately primaried."
Comer jokes special counsel ‘plagiarized’ notes on Biden but put in Trump’s name
In an interview on Fox News in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s third indictment, House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) said he feels like the charges Trump is now …
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House committee launches investigation into BlackRock over China investment
A House committee is demanding that BlackRock turn over documents related to allegations that it facilitated U.S. investment in blacklisted Chinese companies.
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Marijuana legal in Minnesota: Here’s what states have legalized recreational, medical use
Marijuana is now fully legal in Minnesota. Here's a list of all the states that have legalized recreational and medical use.
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Evidence against Gilgo Beach suspect includes surveillance videos and 2,500 pages of documents, prosecution says
“We’re talking about 13 years of investigating,” Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney said. “Suffice it to say, it is a massive amount of material and it’s continuing because the investigation is continuing.”
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Fitch cuts US credit rating to AA+; Treasury calls it 'arbitrary'
Rating agency Fitch on Tuesday downgraded the U.S. government's top credit rating, a move that drew an angry response from the White House and surprised investors, coming despite the resolution of the debt ceiling crisis two months ago.
UAW to show list of economic demands to automakers this week, will seek worker pay if plants close
The new president of the United Auto Workers says the union will present a long list to General Motors, Ford and Stellantis when it delivers economic demands to the companies this week.
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Even Trump's indictments haven't shattered the deadlock between the parties. Here's why | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s mounting legal jeopardy is raising a stark political question: can anything break the sustained electoral stalemate that has left the country divided almost exactly in half between the Republican and Democratic coalitions?
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California firm to pay $1 million for selling devices to thwart diesel truck smog controls
A California company will pay $1 million for violating federal environmental laws by making and selling devices that defeated smog controls on diesel trucks.
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GOP threatens to block Biden from easing China sanctions in exchange for fentanyl cooperation
House Republicans are threatening to block the Biden administration from lifting some sanctions against Chinese entities after it was reported they were considering doing so.
Chatbots sometimes make things up. Is AI’s hallucination problem fixable?
Spend enough time with ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots and it doesn’t take long for them to spout falsehoods.
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Indiana's near-total abortion ban begins Aug. 1. Here's everything you need to know.
Lawmakers passed a bill to prohibit all abortions except in the cases of rape, incest, fetal abnormalities or when the mother's life is at risk.
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Democrats demand Biden administration end 'failed' asylum claims process
More than 60 House and Senate Democrats are calling on the Biden administration to stop its recently restarted practice of carrying out initial asylum screenings while immigrants are still in Border Patrol custody.
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Democrat who attended Devon Archer meeting calls on Comer to release full transcript
Rep. Dan Goldman called on House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer to release the full transcript of Devon Archer's interview on Hunter Biden.
COVID hospital admissions jump in what could be a new norm of summer surges
Total COVID-19 hospital admissions jumped by 12.1 percent in the past week, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), marking the highest jump in …
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Some Black men lose faith in Biden, Democrats in 2024
Bahta Mekonnen, a 28-year-old U.S. Army captain from the key voting state of Georgia, is among the millions of Black voters who helped deliver President Joe Biden the White House in 2020.
Idaho health care providers can refer patients for abortions out of state, judge rules
District Judge B. Lynn Winmill called it a First Amendment issue.
www.politico.comBidens head to summer blockbuster 'Oppenheimer' during beach vacation
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden took a break from their beach vacation to see summer blockbuster “Oppenheimer.”
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Democratic lawmakers slam lack of attorney access for asylum-seekers in Border Patrol custody
A letter signed by 13 senators and 53 members of the House of Representatives called the rushed process "inherently problematic."
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Fitch downgrades US credit rating from AAA to AA+
The rating agency said it had noted a "steady deterioration" in governance over the last 20 years.
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Poland says two Belarusian helicopters violated its airspace, adding to tensions
Poland’s government says that two Belarusian helicopters entered the Polish airspace. Tuesday's incident comes amid rising tensions along the NATO member’s border with the Russian ally.
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US pulls back offer to buy 6 million barrels of oil for emergency reserve
Oil prices are expected to keep rising after a output cut from Saudi Arabia.
Defense Dept. confirms North Korea responded to outreach about Travis King
North Korea acknowledged an information request from the U.N. Command about 23-year-old Private Travis King, the U.S. soldier who crossed into the DPRK in July.
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Harris hits back at DeSantis invitation: Will not 'debate an undeniable fact'
Vice President Kamala Harris publicly refused an offer to debate Ron DeSantis on Tuesday.
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Trump charged in US federal election probe, his third criminal indictment
A grand jury has charged the Republican leader with obstruction and conspiracy, in attempt to undo 2020 election loss.
Tech consultant to stand trial in stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee
A San Francisco judge has ordered tech consultant Nima Momeni to stand trial for murder in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee.
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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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The controversy over Florida's African American history curriculum: What to know
Florida passed controversial standards about African American history curriculums, and political leaders leaned into the fight. Here's what to know:
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Point of no return: Australians fight for the right to work from home permanently
Unions in Australia are setting a precedent and fighting back, taking to court the country's biggest bank and wrangling with the federal government to demand WFH to become the norm.
Kentucky AG slams State Department for failing to halt fentanyl crisis
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron criticized the Biden administration over its failure to adequately address the fentanyl crisis in the United States and at the southern border.
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Georgia prosecutor reports racist threats, abuse over Trump election investigation
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D), who is leading Georgia’s investigation into former President Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election in the state, has received racis…
thehill.comIndiana abortion clinics stop providing abortions ahead of near-total abortion ban taking effect
Indiana’s six abortion clinics have stopped providing abortions ahead of the state’s near-total abortion ban officially taking effect, and as a petition is pending before the state’s high court asking it to keep the ban on hold while legal action continues.
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DeSantis sharpens critique of Trump but faces huge odds | CNN Politics
It was not the kind of place you’d typically find Donald Trump – and that was the point.
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What 2024 GOP candidates are saying about Trump’s Jan. 6 indictment
Former President Trump’s 2024 GOP presidential rivals are reacting to his third indictment as part of special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the former president’s efforts to r…
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Cases of leprosy, 'historically uncommon' in US, surge in central Florida, CDC says
Cases of leprosy are reportedly surging in central Florida and a new research letter shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning travelers.
Taiwan's VP to transit in New York and San Francisco
Taiwan Vice President William Lai will stop in New York and San Francisco in the United States on his way to and from Paraguay for the inauguration of its new president, Taiwan's presidential office said on Wednesday.
Huge rallies boost Tupperware, Yellow shares into 'meme stock' club
Shares of Tupperware Brands Corp, Yellow Corp and other U.S. companies have soared in recent days, reminding analysts of so-called "meme stock" rallies in which strong demand from retail investors fueled huge gains in stocks that had fallen out of favor on Wall Street.
DeSantis says he would consider banning TikTok if he is elected president
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) suggested he would consider banning the popular social media platform TikTok if he were elected president in 2024, citing his concern for cybersecurity.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPalestinian opens fire in West Bank settlement, wounding 6 people before being killed
Israeli authorities say a Palestinian gunman has opened fire in an Israeli settlement east of Jerusalem, wounding at least six people before being shot and killed.
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Ex-Border Patrol agent charged with seeking $5,000 bribe from migrant
The former agent faces federal charges of bribery, smuggling and wire fraud for allegedly asking for a $5,000 bribe to allow a migrant to stay in the country.
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Pence on Trump's indictment: 'Anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be president'
“Our constitution is more important than any one man’s career,” Trump's former vice president and current GOP presidential opponent said.
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Nazis protest a Wisconsin Pride event, shouting homophobic slurs
In recent years, white nationalists and neo-Nazis, who are often armed, have increasingly protested Pride celebrations and drag events.
www.nbcnews.comNiger's premier issues call from France for international help to roll back his country's coup
Niger’s prime minister, who has been stuck outside the country since last week’s coup, is appealing to the international community’s help in rolling back the military takeover, saying it was crucial for the defense of democracy in West Africa.
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Niger coup: Evacuated French and European nationals arrive in Paris
It comes amid growing anti-French sentiment, with France's embassy recently coming under attack.
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Starbucks reports record revenue as China booms, but sales still fall short of expectations
Starbucks reported record revenue in its fiscal third quarter as sales in China roared back to life.
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Meta starts blocking news in Canada over law on paying publishers
Meta Platforms has begun the process to end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada, it said on Tuesday, in response to law requiring internet giants to pay news publishers.
Witness says Rep. Ronny Jackson handcuffed and 'briefly detained' during rodeo while trying to assist with medical emergency | CNN Politics
Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas was handcuffed and placed on the ground face-first by local law enforcement while he was trying to assist a teenage girl in medical distress at a rodeo over the weekend, according to a witness who spoke to CNN.
www.cnn.comDeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been abolished from Walt Disney World’s governing district, which is now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson under fire after declaring gender is a spectrum
Acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is under fire after conservatives uncovered footage of him alleging that chromosomes are insufficient when it comes to determining a person's gender because identity is a choice.
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Lawmakers wearing 'JCPenney leisure suits' with '8-track tape players' regulating AI means trouble: GOP rep
Members of Congress shared their concerns over the need to regulate expanding artificial intelligence while also avoiding limitation of tech innovation.
Trump-backed candidate for Michigan AG and ex-GOP lawmaker face state charges over alleged voting machine plot after 2020 election | CNN Politics
Two prominent Republicans in Michigan, including a Trump-backed candidate who lost his state attorney general bid, are now facing criminal charges in connection with their alleged role in a plot to access and seize voting machines across that state, according to court documents.
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Lawmakers quickly react to latest Trump indictment
The former president was indicted for the third time Tuesday, with four federal charges emerging from a probe into the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Georgia journalist says he was subpoenaed in Trump election probe
A Georgia independent journalist has been subpoenaed in the state’s investigation into former President Trump, he said Monday. George Chidi has been asked to testify to a grand jury this month abou…
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Saudi Arabia said it would grant $1.2 billion of financial aid to Yemen’s internationally recognized government in a bid to buoy the country's struggling economy.
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N.J. Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver dies after hospitalization for unspecified 'medical care'
Oliver, who had served as the first Black female state Assembly speaker, later oversaw the Department of Community Affairs, where she led efforts to expand initiatives for affordable housing and local government services.
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DOJ unseals new Jan. 6 arrest
The Department of Justice unsealed a new Jan. 6 arrest on Tuesday as former President Donald Trump is the target of an investigation into the events surrounding Jan. 6.
Pfizer 2Q numbers tumble and COVID-19 vaccine, treatment sales dry up
Crumbling COVID-19 vaccine and treatment sales chopped Pfizer’s second-quarter earnings, but both the drugmaker and Wall Street expect a rebound in the back half of 2023.
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Graffiti artist killed by monorail while vandalizing Seattle building
A teenager died Sunday after he was struck by the Seattle Monorail while using graffiti to vandalize a building, authorities said.
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New York attorney general's Trump lawsuit "ready for trial," her office says
The lawsuit accuses Trump family members and Trump Organization executives of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme related to property valuations and Trump's personal financial statements.
www.cbsnews.comWhat would West African bloc's threat to use force to restore democracy in Niger look like?
West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS has threatened the use of force if the ousted president of Niger is not reinstated within one week, but how the body would carry out the threat remains unclear.
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El Salvador rings off entire region to hem in gangs
Thousands of soldiers and police surround an area bigger than New York City in their war on gangs.
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Democrat calls for footage of Republican’s tirade against pages to be released
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) on Tuesday called for the release of security footage of his fellow Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R), who cursed out teenage Senate pages last week. Pocan wrote on X, t…
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Harris and DeSantis ramp up their quickly growing feud | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris dismissed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ challenge to debate his state’s new Black history curriculum as “politically motivated,” marking the latest escalation in a quickly growing feud between the former prosecutor and GOP presidential hopeful.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 8/1/2023
Most stocks are closing lower following a mixed set of earnings reports from U.S. companies, as Wall Street took a step back from its big rally this year.
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Trump indicted for bid to overturn 2020 election
Special counsel Jack Smith charged Trump with four felonies, alleging a multifaceted effort to spread disinformation and disenfranchise American voters.
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VP Harris roasted for saying she has 'great approval ratings:' 'There are literally no such polls'
Kamala Harris sparked laughter and disbelief across Twitter when she said there are polls that show she has high approval ratings from the American public.
Trump burns through donors' money as legal troubles mount | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has raised formidable sums, but his political operation is burning through money as his legal troubles mount, new filings show.
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Anti-Cruz PAC attacks senator over Cancun trip: 'Make Ted's vacation permanent'
A super PAC committed to ousting Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has launched a new advertisement attacking the senator for a trip he took to Cancun in the middle of a winter storm in Texas.
www.washingtonexaminer.com1 dies, 8 others seriously hurt in tour bus rollover at Grand Canyon West
Authorities say one person has died in a tour bus rollover involving over 50 people in northern Arizona near the Grand Canyon West Skywalk.
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Indictment of Donald Trump is a 'terribly tragic day' and shows speech is now 'criminalized': Trump Attorney
John Lauro, the attorney for former President Donald Trump in the January 6 case, reacts to special counsel Jack Smith indicting the former president on 'Special Report.'
Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany says he won't challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin
Tiffany's decision, coming weeks after GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher also decided not to run, leaves Baldwin, for the moment, without a challenger in the pivotal battleground state.
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New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver dies; Gov. Phil Murphy planning return to U.S.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver was the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the state's Assembly.
www.cbsnews.comUS will put forward a UN resolution to authorize a Kenyan-led police mission to fight gangs in Haiti
The United States says it will draft a UN Security Council resolution that will authorize Kenya to lead a multinational police force to help combat gangs that control much of Haiti's capital and are spreading through the Caribbean nation.
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Jill Biden loves a good workout. Here’s her routine and how she gets through it
Jill Biden is detailing her diet and fitness routines and how she’s adapted her morning sweat sessions to life in the White House. The first lady is seen sporting a sweatshirt and sneakers beside h…
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Phoenix gets some relief from heat streak of 31 days over 110F
The temperature dropped to 108F on Monday but it is expected to rise again later in the week.
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Biden served as tie-breaker in Space Command decision
White House officials say partisan politics had nothing to do with the president’s call to overrule former President Donald Trump.
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Job openings decline to lowest level in more than two years amid Fed tightening
The number of job openings in the United States decreased to 9.6 million in June, showing signs of contraction as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.
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California jewelry store hit by smash-and-grab robbers who snatched nearly $900,000 in merchandise
Three thieves used hammers to ransack a California jewelry store and made off with nearly $900,000 in merchandise, police said.
AI-supported mammogram screening increases breast cancer detection by 20%, study finds | CNN
Artificial intelligence found more breast cancers than doctors with years of training and experience and cut doctors’ mammogram reading workload almost in half, a new early-stage study found.
www.cnn.comAppeals court reinstates lawsuit by Honduran woman who says ICE agent repeatedly raped her
A New York federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit brought by a Honduran woman who says she was repeatedly raped and impregnated by an immigration agent who threatened to get her deported if she didn't obey him.
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Global AIDS program targeted in abortion battle gets new home in State Department bureau
The President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, launched in 2003 and is credited with saving up to 25 million lives.
www.nbcnews.comMichigan prosecutors charge Trump allies in felonies involving voting machines, illegal ‘testing’
Those charged are the latest facing legal consequences for alleged crimes committed after embracing Trump’s lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
www.politico.comSao Paulo police kill 14 people in raid as they investigate the slaying of an elite officer
The death toll from a raid in Sao Paulo state has climbed to 14, as the law enforcement sought to strike at those who killed an elite squad officer last week, and raising questions about their use of lethal force
FBI finds 200 sex trafficking victims, 59 missing children in two-week sweep
The nationwide operation also identified or arrested 126 suspects of child sexual exploitation and human trafficking and 68 suspected traffickers.
www.nbcnews.comEx-Detroit-area prosecutor pleads guilty after embezzling more than $600K
A former Detroit-area prosecutor has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after an investigation found he embezzled more than $600,000 from drug and drunken driving forfeiture funds, which is money that defendants have forfeited.
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Dems launch a new effort to shore up white voters — by leaning into race
The White Stripe project is taking a more "data driven" approach to recapturing a bloc that has been lost to Democrats for years.
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Arch Manning’s first NIL deal brings in over $100K for charity
Texas quarterback Arch Manning had his autographed Panini America trading card sell at auction for $102,500 with 100% of the proceeds going to charity.
Oxford school shooter was a 'feral child' who was abandoned by his parents, expert testifies
A psychologist, Colin King, said the shooter was experiencing psychosis, a break from reality. He later predicted that the boy “absolutely” can be rehabilitated.
www.nbcnews.comEl Salvador sends 8,000 troops and police officers to comb rural province in massive anti-gang raid
El Salvador has sent about 8,000 soldiers and police to comb the rural province of Cabanas for street gang members.
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What charges does Trump face over the 2020 US election?
Prosecutors say Donald Trump pushed fraud claims he knew to be untrue and incited a violent assault on the US Capitol.
European countries begin evacuation of citizens from coup-hit Niger
The evacuations come as military governments of Burkina Faso and Mali warn against any intervention in Niger.
US limits Hungarian visa rights over security risk
A plan which gave a million people Hungarian citizenship is prone to "breaches", the US says.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 525
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 525th day.
College Board pushes back on Florida work group member who likened new Black history standards to AP curriculum
“We resolutely disagree with the notion that enslavement was in any way a beneficial, productive, or useful experience for African Americans,” the College Board said.
www.nbcnews.comSon of Colombia's president is charged with money laundering
The son of Colombia’s president has been charged with money laundering and illicit enrichment. Prosecutors at a hearing Tuesday said he took tens of thousands of dollar from drug traffickers and used the money to buy luxurious homes and expensive cars.
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Sofia Vergara asks court to uphold prenup with Joe Manganiello in new divorce filing
Sofia Vergara filed a response to her husband Joe Manganiello's divorce filing on July 26. The actress asked the court to uphold the estranged couple's prenup.
Ukraine war causes birth rate to slump
The country's birth rate has fallen 28% since Russia invaded, official statistics indicate.
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Laid-off Yellow drivers will have a tough time finding good jobs | CNN Business
Since Sunday, Mark Roper, a truck driver for 32 years, has been out of a job, along with 30,000 of his fellow workers at now-defunct transportation company Yellow.
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Adams warned Biden there was no room for migrants. Now they're sleeping on the sidewalk.
The New York City mayor has blamed the White House for not sending enough financial aid or acting on requests like expedited work authorization.
www.politico.comThe coup in Niger will only embolden extremists, says a former jihadi fighter
A former jihadi fighter says the coup in Niger could boost the ability of Islamic extremists to recruit in the country, potentially increasing violence and further threatening the stability of Africa’s Sahel region.
apnews.comPlaybook PM: Trump indictment watch consumes Washington
And more on the latest Labor Department numbers.
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State Department IG scrutinizing diplomat’s clearance suspension
The department's top watchdog is asking questions following a request from Republican senators.
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California is about to let race shockingly tip the scales of justice
The supermajority of Democrats in California's Assembly, 58-13, recently passed a bill that would mandate consideration of race in criminal sentencing.
Global AIDS program targeted in abortion battle gets new home in State Department bureau
The State Department has launched a new bureau aimed at making the battle against global outbreaks a lasting priority of U.S. foreign policy.
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Biden and Trump in a dead heat in hypothetical 2024 rematch, poll finds
Trump saw slightly more support from his base than Biden, with 88 percent of registered Republicans selecting Trump versus 83 percent of Democrats choosing Biden.
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Donald Trump indicted: Jack Smith Jan. 6 grand jury votes for new indictment
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., indicted former President Donald Trump on Tuesday over matters relating to the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol and alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Maternal care deserts overlap with lack of abortion access, analysis shows
Over 1.7 million of U.S. women of reproductive age live in areas without access to abortion and with no access to maternity care, research shows.
Man who said he was missionary accused in $30M scam that was supposed to send Bibles to China
Jason Gerald Shenk is accused of buying diamonds and gold and gambling with money that was donated by people who thought they were sending religious materials to China.
www.nbcnews.comPakistan urges the Afghan Taliban to prevent militants from crossing the border and staging attacks
Pakistan’s prime minister is asking neighboring Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to do more to prevent militants from crossing the border to stage attacks like the massive suicide bombing earlier this week that killed dozens in a border region.
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Remote advisory meetings persist after peak Covid
From today through the end of September, the FDA has scheduled seven meetings of its expert panels, none of which will be in person.
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Palestinian shot dead after six Israelis wounded in illegal settlement
Palestinian health ministry identifies suspect in shooting attack as Mohannad al-Mazraa, 20, from nearby West Bank town.
Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann scowls in court as prosecutors detail ‘voluminous’ evidence
Suspected Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in New York court Tuesday. He is charged with murdering three women who were found along Gilgo Beach.
No Labels to GOP donors: We are your anti-Trump alternative
The bipartisan group sees an opportunity with donors who are disaffected with the leading candidates.
www.politico.comHalted Ukraine grain deal, funding shortages rattle UN food aid programs
A halted landmark grain deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to flow to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia is rattling the operations of the United Nations food agency, its deputy executive director said.
apnews.comU.S. quest for minerals leads to a remote nation surrounded by adversaries
China dominates the flow of raw materials for climate-friendly technology. Now the U.S. is hatching a plan to find other sources.
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Fate of American nurse, Alix Dorsainvil and child reportedly kidnapped in Haiti still unknown
The efforts to locate Alix Dorsainvil and her child continued Tuesday -- five days after they were reportedly kidnapped.
US formally invites China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Washington
Washington says invite extended to Wang’s predecessor in June was officially transferred to Beijing’s new top diplomat.
Transgender rights targeted in executive order signed by Oklahoma governor
Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed an executive order targeting transgender rights in Oklahoma. Stitt signed the order on Tuesday, flanked by women from the anti-trans group Independent Women's Voice.
apnews.comSurprise: China has united a fractured House
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Judge rejects military contractor's effort to toss out Abu Ghraib torture lawsuit
A federal judge has again rejected a military contractor’s effort to toss out a lawsuit filed against it by former inmates of Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison.
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Voyager 2: Nasa picks up 'heartbeat' signal after sending wrong command
A signal sent in error left Voyager 2's antenna tilting the wrong way, severing contact with Earth.
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Deadly stabbing of gay man at NYC gas station investigated as potential hate crime
The stabbing of a gay man named O'Shae Sibley at a Brooklyn, New York, gas station is being investigated as a potential hate crime, according to local reports.
No known link between Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann, Atlantic City slayings: Prosecutor
There's no apparent connection between Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann and the 2006 deaths of sex workers near Atlantic City, New Jersey.
‘It’s a crisis’: Maternal health care disappears for millions
New data from the nonpartisan health advocacy group March of Dimes shows that the U.S. saw a 4 percent decline in hospitals with labor and delivery services between 2019 and 2020.
www.politico.comBill apparently aimed at halting criticism of Pakistani intelligence figures expected to become law
Pakistan’s lower house has passed a bill that recommends a three-year prison term for anyone found guilty of disclosing the identity of an intelligence official, a move apparently aimed at stifling criticism of military-backed spy chiefs and agents.
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Zoo in China denies that its bears are actually humans in costume
Footage of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs sparked suggestions on social media that it could be a person dressed in a costume.
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Bond is denied for South Carolina woman accused of killing newlywed bride in drunken crash
The South Carolina woman accused of killing a newlywed bride when she drunkenly slammed her car into a golf cart is not getting released from jail before her trial
The Pentagon is pulling 1,100 troops from the US-Mexico border mission
The Pentagon is pulling 1,100 troops from the U.S.-Mexico border that it had deployed in response to a surge in migrant crossings.
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Pence, Scott pile on DeSantis over stance on nationwide abortion restrictions
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America slammed DeSantis’ position on a national abortion policy, calling it “unacceptable.”
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Photos: Firefighters contain a quarter of huge California-Nevada wildfire
Smoke blotted out the sun on the Las Vegas Strip, while flames scorched tens of thousands of hectares of desert scrub.
Mega Millions pot grows to $1.25 billion after no winner
The estimated Mega Millions jackpot is the fourth-largest jackpot in the lottery game's history.
