Multidenominational faith leaders from the greater Columbus area gather to speak out against Issue 1 at a “Faith Votes No” rally in Columbus, Ohio, last week.Adam Cairns / Columbus Dispatch/USA Today Network
In a win for abortion-rights supporters, Ohio voters reject Issue 1
Ohio voters overwhelmingly rejected a Republican-backed ballot measure Tuesday that would make it harder to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, delivering a major win for reproductive rights supporters.Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights
While abortion was not directly on the special election ballot, the result marks the latest setback for Republicans in a conservative-leaning state who favor imposing tough restrictions on the procedure.
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Ohio Issue 1: Anti-abortion advocates suffer chastening defeat - Washington Examiner
Ohio rejected a measure known as Issue 1 on Tuesday, keeping a simple majority to amend the state constitution and thereby making it easier for an abortion rights constitutional amendment on the ballot this November to gain approval. After record-breaking voter turnout since early voting began...
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Trump, Christie feast on insults in New Hampshire
The Republican rivals made it clear that now was not the season to be nice.
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Controversial Ohio measure that turned into proxy war over abortion rejected by voters
Ohio voters reject Issue 1 which would have required 60% of the vote to enact new constitutional amendments.
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Trump mockery of Christie's weight takes a turn after audience member chimes in: 'Don't call him a fat pig'
Former President Donald Trump mocked rival Chris Christie over his weight, saying he was "eating right now" and joking that an audience member shouldn't call him a "fat pig."
Ohio voters reject changes to ballot process in a win for abortion rights
This has massive implications for this fall's abortion rights measure.
www.politico.comOhio's Issue 1 would have made protecting abortion rights harder. Data shows why it failed
Ohio voters have rejected a proposal that would've made it more difficult for voters to amend the state constitution, including one measure set for the November ballot that would guarantee abortion rights in the state.
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Greater than 50% chance Biden isn’t on ballot in 2024: Sununu - Washington Examiner
Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) believes there's a greater than 50% possibility that President Joe Biden isn't on the Democratic ticket for president in 2024. In an appearance on Fox News, Sununu gave his outlook on the 2024 election. While most are focused on the Republican nominee and take Biden's...
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Sacramento mayor trades barbs with DA over 'unprecedented' homeless crisis
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho and Mayor Darrell Steinberg are at odds on solving homelessness as Ho threatens to take legal action.
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Ohio ballot initiative to make it more difficult to amend state constitution fails
Ohio voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot initiative conservatives have said was intended to protect the state from a radical liberal agenda.
House GOP 2024 strategy memo: We have to win in blue states
The largest GOP super PAC donor memo lays out its 2024 strategy.
www.politico.comMississippi GOP Gov. Tate Reeves will face Democrat Brandon Presley in the November election
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has defeated two primary challengers to clinch the Republican nomination for a second term.
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Western allies receive increasingly ‘sobering’ updates on Ukraine’s counteroffensive: ‘This is the most difficult time of the war’ | CNN Politics
Weeks into Ukraine’s highly anticipated counteroffensive, Western officials describe increasingly “sobering” assessments about Ukrainian forces’ ability to retake significant territory, four senior US and western officials briefed on the latest intelligence told CNN.
www.cnn.comAbortion rights advocates push for 2024 ballot initiative in Arizona
Abortion rights advocates plan to ask Arizona voters to create a constitutional right to abortion. The move announced Tuesday injects the issue into the battleground state’s volatile politics ahead of next year’s election.
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Chris Christie blames war in Ukraine on Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden: 'Failed leadership'
2024 Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie took shots at Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, blaming them for the war in Ukraine.
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Judge in Trump election case sets Friday hearing on protective order
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan scheduled the hearing for Friday after Trump's attorneys asked her to postpone the discussion about what the former president can say publicly about the case.
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Biden says he plans to travel to Vietnam ‘shortly’ | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that he plans to soon visit Vietnam in an effort “to change our relationship,” with the Southeast Asian nation.
www.cnn.comCollege professors sue Idaho over a law that they say criminalizes classroom discussions on abortion
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.
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Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability - Antony Blinken
There are concerns the Russian mercenary group may be gaining influence in the country.
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Voters in Ohio reject change to state's constitution
Delivering a win for abortion rights advocates, Ohio’s Issue 1 will fail, according to predictions.
CNN Projection: Ohio voters reject effort that would make it harder to amend state constitution | CNN Politics
Ohio voters rejected Tuesday an effort to raise the threshold to amend the state’s constitution ahead of a November referendum on whether to constitutionally guarantee abortion rights there, handing abortion rights advocates a critical victory.
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Russia shoots down two armed drones headed for Moscow
Moscow’s mayor says two ‘combat drones’ shot down in the Domodedovo and Minsk Highway areas while en route to Moscow.
US vows to keep Syria's chemical weapons program in UN spotlight over Russian and Chinese opposition
The United States and its allies are vowing to keep Syria’s failure to account for its chemical weapons program in the spotlight at the U.N.
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Fulton County district attorney is likely to present her case against Trump to grand jury next week | CNN Politics
The Atlanta-area district attorney investigating former President Donald Trump and his allies has been lining up witnesses to appear before a grand jury in order to craft a narrative around how Trump and his supporters tried to reverse the results of the 2020 presidential election in the Peach...
www.cnn.comCandidates jump into Louisiana elections, and many races have no incumbent
The floodgates have opened in Louisiana’s election season as candidates have flocked to register for several highly anticipated races.
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China tips into deflation as efforts to stoke recovery falter
China's consumer sector fell into deflation and factory-gate prices extended declines in July, as the world's second-largest economy struggled to revive demand and pressure mounted on Beijing to release more direct policy stimulus.
Mayor finds 70 pounds of cocaine while on fishing trip in the Florida Keys
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor helped reel in 70 pounds of cocaine while fishing last month in the Florida Keys, her office confirmed on Tuesday.
Issue 1: Ohio vote delivers win for abortion rights supporters
A vote to raise the bar to amend Ohio's constitution became a battle over abortion rights in the state.
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Video of Zelenskyy greeting 'robot' from United Kingdom is edited | Fact check
The original video shows then-United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson meeting Zelenskyy during a trip to Ukraine.
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Petition to recall SW town's mayor submitted to Jeff Davis Registrar of Voters
A petition to recall the mayor of a small southwest Louisiana town was delivered Tuesday to the Jeff Davis Parish Registrar of Voters.
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Biden’s political pitfalls with Ukraine
As soon as this week, per Punchbowl News, the administration could ask Congress to replenish aid for Ukraine to the tune of more than $10 billion.
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Ohio votes against Issue 1 in special election. Here's what that could mean for abortion rights.
Voters in Ohio rejected a measure known as Issue 1 that would have raised the bar for constitutional amendments on the ballot.
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Trump on possible court-ordered limits: ‘They’re not taking away my First Amendment rights’
The former president campaigned in New Hampshire and called the latest charges against him "bullshirt," saying, "I will talk about it."
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Tuberville says Ukraine can’t win war: ‘It’s a junior high team playing a college team’
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said Monday he did not think Ukraine could win the war against Russia and compared Ukraine’s efforts to a junior high team trying to defeat a college team in a hypoth…
thehill.comRepublicans are talking up the possibility of impeaching Biden. Is it what voters want to hear?
Republicans are energizing GOP voters with ongoing U.S. House probes on Hunter Biden and the threat of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden's family finances.
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White House: McCarthy ‘lying’ to cave to far-right in ‘impeachment stunt’
The White House on Tuesday accused Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) of lying in order to cave to the far-right members of the House Republican Conference and their push for an impeachment inquiry …
thehill.comBiden creates new national monument near Grand Canyon, citing tribal heritage, climate concerns
President Joe Biden has signed a national monument designation for the greater Grand Canyon, declaring it good “not only for Arizona but for the planet.”
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Judges halt Biden rule offering student debt relief for those alleging colleges misled them
A federal appeals court halted Biden administration rule about student loan debt relief for borrowers who say they were misled by schools.
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Senate Democrat: Tuberville ‘prepared to burn the military down’ with promotions blockade
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday accused Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) of being “prepared to burn the military down” with his hold on hundreds of military promotions over the Pen…
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Trump predicts he'll face more charges 'next week' from Georgia election probe
"I should have four" indictments "by some time next week," Trump said in New Hampshire, referring to the Georgia election probe.
DA probing efforts to overturn Georgia election results likely to present case to grand jury next week: Sources
Fani Willis, the Georgia DA probing efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in her state, is likely to present her case to the grand jury next week, sources say.
July was world's hottest on record, EU scientists say
Last month was the hottest July on record, with abnormally high temperatures recorded on both land and sea, the European Union's Copernicus climate change panel said on Tuesday.
Supreme Court reinstates regulation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
The Supreme Court is reinstating a regulation aimed at reining in the proliferation of firearms without serial numbers, called ghost guns.
apnews.comTrump vows to keep talking about criminal cases despite prosecutors pushing for protective order
Donald Trump is blasting special counsel Jack Smith and vowing to continue talking about his criminal cases even as prosecutors seek a protective order to limit the evidence that Trump and his team can share.
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Trump rails against indictments at New Hampshire event and calls charges against him 'bullsh*t' | CNN Politics
A day after Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social were cited by prosecutors in a filing that requested strict rules on how the former president could use evidence, Trump ranted about his mounting legal issues while speaking to a large crowd in Windham, New Hampshire.
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Nikki Haley criticizes GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville's military blockade
The 2024 presidential candidate said she, too, opposes the Pentagon's abortion policy but that military families' lives are in limbo because of Tuberville's hold on nominations.
www.nbcnews.comOhio votes against Issue 1 in special election. Here's what that could mean for abortion rights.
Voters in Ohio rejected a measure known as Issue 1 that would have raised the bar for constitutional amendments on the ballot.
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Trump likely to face gag order after he targeted prosecutors, witnesses, and judges online, experts say
Special counsel Jack Smith has already flagged Trump's social media tirades as a cause for concern as he seeks a protective order in the election case.
The GOP’s meticulously laid plans for beating Jon Tester could go up in smoke
Rep. Matt Rosendale is moving closer to a Senate run despite some opposition from GOP leaders.
www.politico.comVoters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights
While abortion was not directly on the special election ballot, the result marks the latest setback for Republicans in a conservative-leaning state who favor imposing tough restrictions on the procedure.
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'Angry old man': Christie blasts Trump, says he 'doesn't care about anybody other than himself'
Chris Christie, a fierce critic of Donald Trump, bashed the former president in an interview, calling him an "angry old man."
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Georgia set to take over the Trump indictment spotlight
All eyes are on Georgia this week, where yet another indictment of former President Trump is expected imminently. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) has been probing Trump’s eff…
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China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up
China again asked the Philippines to tow away a grounded warship - a World War Two-era vessel now used as a military outpost - from a disputed shoal, after Manila rejected Beijing's earlier demand.
Ex-Trump lawyer who led scheme to overturn 2020 presidential election says he could face charges
John Eastman, the attorney who masterminded a legal strategy to attempt to overturn the 2020 election, is seeking to delay his disbarment proceedings.
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US military buildup in Gulf risks ‘dangerous’ Iran escalation: Analysts
Sending troops to deter Iran in the Gulf harkens back to Donald Trump’s hardline policies against Tehran, experts say.
Crossings along U.S.-Mexico border jump as migrants defy extreme heat and asylum restrictions
Border Patrol agents in the Tucson, Arizona, sector have seen the number of migrants arriving daily soar to as many as 1,900, an increase of 134% from June.
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No quick fix to reverse Antarctic sea ice loss as warming intensifies - scientists
Sea ice in the Antarctic region has fallen to a record low this year as a result of rising global temperatures and there is no quick fix to reverse the damage done, scientists said on Tuesday in a new study of the impact of climate change on the continent.
Alabama riverfront melee: 5th suspect turns himself in, police say
Police say the fifth suspect in the Riverfront melee turned himself in and was charged with disorderly conduct after an alleged brawl broke out on Saturday.
Pence rolls out energy plan with goal to make US top energy producer by 2040 | CNN Politics
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday outlined his energy policy plan with the goal to overtake China as the world’s top energy producer by 2040.
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Russia-Ukraine war updates: Kyiv will retaliate in Black Sea – Zelenskyy
All the updates as they happened on August 8.
Biden signs order protecting Grand Canyon lands sacred to tribes
The president pledged that he will continue to use his authority to protect more of "America's natural wonders."
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UPS driver pay and benefits deal in US to be worth $170,000 a year, firm says
The shipping giant warns of lower profits after it agreed a deal to avert a US drivers' strike.
www.bbc.comTrump plans Iowa State Fair stop, though he won't attend candidate chat with GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Iowa State Fair Saturday, the time-honored rite of presidential candidates working for support in the state’s leadoff nominating caucuses next January.
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Chuck Schumer-tied PAC took $81M from 'dark money' group as he decried special interests
A super PAC affiliated with Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has raked in tens of millions of dollars from a liberal advocacy group funded by secret donors while the Senate majority leader railed against “dark money” and special interests, records show. Schumer has long taken aim at campaign finance laws...
www.washingtonexaminer.comJudge in Trump election case sets Friday hearing on protective order
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan scheduled the hearing for Friday after Trump's attorneys asked her to postpone the discussion about what the former president can say publicly about the case.
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Tucker Carlson could see Rebekah Mercer, Peter Thiel invest in his media company
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson could see Rebekah Mercer and Peter Thiel become investors into his new media company.
Trump's attorneys argue for narrower protective order in 2020 election case
Former President Donald Trump's legal team told the judge that only "genuinely sensitive materials" should be shielded from public view.
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McCarthy dodges Hannity’s questions on Biden ‘bribery scandal’
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday declined to label the GOP-led investigation into President Biden a “bribery scandal.” Republican investigators for months have cited an FBI form that con…
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Which criminal case may be hardest for Trump to win?
Three indictments, 78 charges, three trials. We assess his expected defence and which case should worry him most.
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Extreme heat is the deadliest natural disaster. FEMA can't treat it like one | CNN Politics
Extreme heat is far deadlier than other natural disasters, but it’s not one that’s eligible for assistance from FEMA.
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28-year-old man killed by lightning, teen fatally hit by tree amid severe storms on East Coast
At least two people have been killed by the severe weather that slammed the East Coast overnight.
Wisconsin Republicans dismiss governor's call to increase funding for child care, UW System
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is calling a special legislative session for September in longshot attempt quickly dismissed by Republicans to approve funding they rejected earlier this year for child care services, a family leave program, the University of Wisconsin System and other efforts ta
apnews.com‘I’m not going to say the word “acting”’: Kamala Harris defends Julie Su amid Labor nomination fight
It has been 147 days since President Joe Biden nominated Su, the first Cabinet-level official to be replaced in his administration.
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Why conservatives are cheering the World Cup exit of USWNT star Megan Rapinoe
After the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) made a historically early exit from the Women’s World Cup championship with a loss to Sweden on Sunday, star Megan Rapinoe has taken a slew of criticism…
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White House accuses McCarthy of 'lying' to prop up 'baseless' impeachment 'stunt'
The Biden White House accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) Tuesday of repeatedly “lying” during his Monday night interview with Fox News’s Sean Hannity. McCarthy has recently flirted with launching an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden regarding his family’s business dealings, a...
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Trump goes on offense against Koch network as it spends against former president
Donald Trump and his allies are going on offense against the Koch network as the group spends against the former president.
Exclusive: India bars makers of military drones from using Chinese parts
India in recent months has barred domestic manufacturers of military drones from using components made in China over concerns about security vulnerabilities, according to four defence and industry officials and documents reviewed by Reuters.
Banks get a downgrade from Moody's. Here are the 10 lenders impacted.
Ratings agency says its also watching some of nation's biggest lenders for possible cuts amid ongoing financial strain.
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How Ohio's ballot vote could preview the 2024 politics of abortion | CNN Politics
The ballot initiative Ohio voters will decide Tuesday is likely to demonstrate again the continuing public resistance to last year’s Supreme Court decision ending the nationwide constitutional right to abortion – while also offering an early indication about how broadly that backlash may benefit...
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Nearly 100 arrested in global child sex abuse operation launched after murder of FBI agents
"Operation Bakis" has so far led to 19 arrests in Australia and 79 arrests in the U.S., officials announced on Tuesday.
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Russia blames Ukraine for military call-up centre fires
Russia says Ukrainian scammers tricked elderly Russians into setting fire to army recruitment centres.
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Images show men armed with rifles, body armor coming across southern border
Suspected cartel members are seen coming across the U.S. southern border in new images obtained by Fox News -- the latest armed threat to come across.
White House holds first-ever summit on the ransomware crisis plaguing the nation's public schools
The White House held its first-ever cybersecurity “summit” on the ransomware attacks plaguing U.S. schools.
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Biden establishes national monument preserving ancestral tribal land near Grand Canyon
The new national monument will cover nearly 1 million acres near the Grand Canyon.
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Iowa Dems to Joe Biden: A little TLC would do
State Democrats fear that they’ll fall further behind Republicans absent more attention and investment from high above.
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Trump revamps his nicknames: Biden is now ‘crooked,’ Hillary Clinton gets ‘beautiful’
Former President Trump said Tuesday he is switching up a couple of the famous nicknames he uses for two of his top political opponents. “I even changed his name,” Trump said of Presiden…
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A long-shot Republican is entering the race in Wisconsin against Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Rejani Raveendran, a 40-year-old college student and chair of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College Republicans, plans to launch her candidacy this week.
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Niger hit with more sanctions as junta rebuffs latest diplomatic mission
Niger was slapped with more sanctions on Tuesday, hours after its new military leaders rejected the latest diplomatic mission aimed at restoring constitutional order following a July 26 coup.
GOP Contenders Feed Voter Distrust in Courts, Schools and Military
Ron DeSantis says the military is more interested in global warming and “gender ideology” initiatives than in national security. Tim Scott says the Justice Department “continues to hunt Republicans.” Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed to “shut down the deep state,” borrowing former President Donald...
NYC struggling to keep up with demand of supporting asylum-seekers, Mayor Adams says
According to the mayor’s office, 57,200 asylum-seekers are currently in the city’s care and nearly 100,000 migrants have arrived since last spring.
Teenage cousin of Uvalde school shooter arrested and accused of threatening to do 'the same thing'
Authorities said the 17-year-old made a phone call trying to buy an AR-15 illegally and threatened to shoot his sister and a school, noting "school is starting soon."
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Google fails to dismiss $5 billion lawsuit over deceptive privacy practices
A federal judge rejected Google’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit seeking more than $5 billion over allegations that the search engine tracked user data despite a request that it not. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said in an order filed in the Northern District of California on Monday...
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Ethiopia just ended one war. Is another one beginning?
When Ethiopia's government and rebellious forces from the Tigray region agreed in November to end their conflict, diplomats hailed the peace deal as a new dawn for Africa's second most populous nation.
Venezuelan migrant accused of raping woman in front of 3-year-old in upstate New York
A Venezuelan migrant is accused of raping a victim in front of a three-year-old child and was arraigned on Friday, authorities say.
Trump says a protective order would violate his First Amendment rights: 'I will talk'
The order would prevent Trump from disclosing certain government evidence in the case examining efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
www.nbcnews.comNew York judge temporarily blocks retail pot licensing, another setback for state's nascent program
A New York judge has temporarily blocked the state from issuing retail marijuana licenses after a lawsuit from four veterans who argue that regulators are wrongly prioritizing applicants with drug convictions.
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DeSantis replaces campaign manager in latest staff shake-up
James Uthmeier, the governor's chief of staff, will now lead his presidential campaign.
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OnPolitics: Mike Pence is heading to the debate stage
Former Vice President Mike Pence is heading to the first 2024 Republican debate. He might not see former President Trump there.
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Democrats name Minyon Moore convention chair
Chicago native Minyon Moore advised Biden on nominating the first Black woman to the Supreme Court.
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Newest national monument created near Grand Canyon
The plan, announced by President Joe Biden, will protect indigenous cultural sites and curb mining.
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Florida school district says trans employees can’t use pronouns, bathrooms that match their gender identity
Florida’s Orange County Public Schools sent out a memo Monday that says its transgender employees and contractors can’t use the pronouns or bathrooms that match their gender identity, c…
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US credit card debt tops $1 trillion, overall consumer debt little changed
Americans borrowed more than ever on their credit cards in the last quarter, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said on Tuesday, with balances surpassing $1 trillion for the first time even as overall household debt loads were largely unchanged.
Green energy company Biden hosted at White House files for bankruptcy
An zero-emissions bus manufacturer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy despite being repeatedly celebrated by the White House and top administration officials.
GOP megadonor pours millions into effort to hinder Ohio abortion amendment
Illinois megadonor Richard Uihlein was the top donor backing a special election ballot measure aimed at stopping a constitutional amendment on abortion in Ohio.
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Biden visit highlights rocky political terrain in 2024 battleground Arizona
President Joe Biden‘s visit to Arizona to designate a large area around the Grand Canyon as a national monument showcases his work on conservation and clean energy in a state that ultimately could determine who will become president in 2024. Recent polling indicates Biden is facing an uphill...
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Divided Supreme Court allows ‘ghost gun’ rule to take effect
The Biden administration can enforce new restrictions on kits used to make homemade firearms, but a legal challenge will continue.
www.politico.comThe FAA asks the FBI to consider criminal charges against 22 more unruly airline passengers
Federal officials say they're asking the FBI to consider criminal prosecution of nearly two dozen more airline passengers accused of disturbances on flights.
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Probe over beating of alleged 7-Eleven thief sparks outrage: Prosecutors should 'have that criminal in jail'
Police are reportedly investigating two Stockton, California convenience store clerks after video captured them beating a would-be robber who reportedly struck thrice.
Los Angeles city employees go on strike, alleging exploitative conditions
The union representing over 11,000 city employees said the strike, which has halted or limited an array of public services, will last for 24 hours.
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Former Biden and Clinton advisor to chair Democratic National Convention in Chicago
New members of the Democratic National Convention leadership team reflect the DNC's commitment to the Biden-Harris campaign.
August is often the strangest month in politics, and this year is no different
Despite Congress being on recess, August can be the strangest time in politics, and with Trump indictments and Biden scandals brewing, this year appears to be no different
Mike Pence has met criteria to qualify for first GOP primary debate
At least seven other candidates appear to have qualified. Trump has suggested he might skip the event.
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US government borrowed $1.6 trillion in past 10 months: estimate
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated on Tuesday that the federal budget deficit reached $1.6 trillion in the 10-month period ending in July. The agency said the amount is more than doubl…
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Three men charged in Alabama brawl that began with attack on a Black dockworker
Three men face misdemeanor charges after a group of white men attacked a Black dockworker in Alabama on Saturday.
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Disney's ESPN inks $2 bln deal with Penn to launch sports betting business
Walt Disney's ESPN and casino-owner Penn Entertainment have agreed to jointly launch a sports betting business under the brand ESPN Bet, the two companies said on Tuesday.
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Penn Entertainment, Super Micro Computer, Rivian and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.
Member of 'Tennessee Three' makes move toward 2024 Senate bid
Tennessee Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson has launched an exploratory committee as she considers running for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn in 2024
Two US lawmakers raise security concerns about Chinese cellular modules
Two U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to address questions about potential security concerns involving cellular modules made by Chinese companies including Quectel and Fibocom Wireless .
'Money guy': This Hunter Biden business partner could blow the lid off Biden family's business dealings
Eric Schwerin's cozy relationship with then-Vice President Joe Biden will likely make him the next target of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the Biden family's business dealings.
Wall St ends lower after bank rating cuts spark wider sell-off
All three major Wall Street benchmarks finished lower on Tuesday in a broad sell-off after the downgrading of several lenders by credit rating agency Moody's reignited fears about the health of U.S. banks and the economy.
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Social media lights up after Christie’s very New Jersey gift to Zelenskyy in Ukraine
Chris Christie's gift to Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his impromptu trip to Ukraine delighted social media users with how emblematic it is of New Jersey, Christie's home state.
The UN announces that a deal has been reached with Syria to reopen border crossing from Turkey
The United Nations has announced that an agreement has been reached with Syria to reopen the main border crossing from Turkey to its rebel-held northwest for six months.
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Trump complains ‘bull‑‑‑‑’ charges will keep him off campaign trail
Former President Trump on Tuesday blasted the criminal charges against him brought by the Justice Department, complaining they would keep him away from the campaign trail as he pursues a 2024 White…
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Niger coup leaders rebuff diplomatic overtures from AU, ECOWAS
West African leaders expected to meet on Thursday to discuss response to generals who have deposed Niger’s president.
All eyes on Georgia as Trump could face fourth indictment on RICO charges
A potential fourth indictment stemming from the Fulton County investigation into former President Donald Trump could include racketeering charges as a grand jury is expected to make a decision in the coming days. Like the federal charges that came down last week in Washington, D.C., accusing...
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Weaponization subcommittee backs state lawsuit in Biden, Big Tech censorship case: ‘Un-American’
House Republicans filed an extensive amicus brief in a lawsuit against the Biden administration over its alleged efforts to suppress free speech online.
House Republicans Lurch Toward Impeachment Inquiry Against Joe Biden
The politically explosive move could divide Republicans in both chambers of Congress.
Arizona coalition to launch effort to get abortion rights on the ballot
Major abortion rights groups are launching a bid Tuesday to enshrine abortion protections into the Arizona Constitution, setting off a high-stakes battle in a politically divided swing state that was once reliably Republican. The effort represents the latest attempt by abortion rights groups to...
Virginia pediatrician is accused in lawsuit of sexually assaulting a mother during her baby's exam
Dr. Martin Seth Forman was previously accused by two female patients in civil lawsuits of sexual abuse, and he was hit with a $1.3 million civil verdict in one of the cases.
www.nbcnews.comTrump and conservative media stars celebrate U.S. loss at World Cup
Conservative media stars and personalities — including former President Donald Trump — are celebrating after the U.S. women's national soccer team lost to Sweden in the round of 16 on Sunday.
DeSantis replaces campaign manager in latest staff shake-up
James Uthmeier, the governor's chief of staff, will now lead his presidential campaign.
www.cbsnews.comBill Clinton's presidential center expanding, will add Hillary Clinton's personal archives
Bill Clinton’s presidential center is planning a major expansion that will include a new Hillary Rodham Clinton Institute holding personal archives from the former Democratic presidential nominee and first lady.
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RNC confirms 8 candidates to participate in first debate in Milwaukee
The RNC unveiled the eight candidates who will participate in the first GOP presidential primary debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday.
Stock market today: Asia shares mostly decline after Wall Street slide on bank worries
Asian shares are mostly trading lower after worries about the U.S. banking system set off a decline on Wall Street and amid concerns closer to home about Chinese economic growth.
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Watchdog hits New York medical school with civil rights complaint for race discrimination
EXCLUSIVE — A medical watchdog group has filed a federal civil rights complaint with the United States Department of Education alleging that a New York medical school engaged in illegal racial discrimination.
www.washingtonexaminer.comChris Christie says Trump's classified documents case is like 'Abbott and Costello meets the Corleones,' and shows the former president's 'abject stupidity'
GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie said Trump "certainly committed crimes" related to his classified documents indictment.
Ohio ballot election sets the stage for a major abortion fight in November
The special election will determine whether to make it harder to pass future ballot initiatives, including one that would enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution.
www.nbcnews.comSupreme Court revives federal rules against 'ghost guns'
The Supreme Court granted an emergency appeal from the Biden administration and revived federal rules forbidding the sale or use of untraceable guns.
Red state Democrat attempts to buck trends with conservative voters amid brutal re-election fight
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is attempting an odds-defying feat by winning re-election in a deep-red state despite the nation's political divide.
Abortion fight threatens to spoil bipartisan pregnant worker protections
A Republican co-sponsor and a conservative political group say abortion-related language in proposed regulations violate the law's intent.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 531
Here is the situation on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
178 gay German soldiers apply for compensation over past discrimination
A law rehabilitating gay soldiers who suffered discrimination came into force two years ago, and about $438,000 has been paid in symbolic compensation, the defense ministry said.
www.nbcnews.comMitch McConnell says impeachment 'ought to be rare' and is 'not good for the country' as House GOP lurches toward Biden inquiry
In his first public comments on impeachment since McCarthy teased an inquiry into Biden, McConnell suggested he was unenthusiastic about the idea.
Supreme Court rules 5-4 to reinstate Biden 'ghost' gun restrictions
The Supreme Court granted a request on Tuesday from the Biden administration to reinstate a federal regulation targeted at limiting the production of “ghost guns” that are difficult for law enforcement to trace. By a 5-4 decision, the justices stalled a July 5 ruling by U.S. District Judge Reed...
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Fitness: Fewer than 5,000 steps a day enough to boost health - study
The step count needed to reduce the risk of disease is lower than previously thought, research suggests.
www.bbc.comHarris says new rule means 'thousands of dollars' for workers on federal construction projects
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced changes to labor rules that could raise wages for construction workers on federal projects.
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AOC to talk 'post-colonial foreign policy' on Democrats' trip to South America
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she hopes to discuss "post-colonial policy" with South American officials during an upcoming congressional delegation.
House Republicans say Biden could be impeached by the end of the year: report
Republicans are first trying to formalize an impeachment push against Biden. But a CNN report says they are increasingly likely to later impeach him.
Trump directs rage at DC judge handling his Jan. 6 case
From the attorneys prosecuting his cases to his allies-turned-foes, few who have gone up against former President Trump have been spared his wrath. Now, in the days after his indictment over effort…
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Supreme Court allows continued regulation of so-called 'ghost guns'
The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with the Biden administration and will temporarily allow the government to regulate so-called "ghost guns" that can be made from kits at home.
Ron DeSantis switches out campaign manager amid 2024 'reload'
Longtime aide James Uthmeier is the new manager of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign, replacing previous manger, Generra Peck.
Judge sets Friday hearing for Trump protective order in election case
Former president Donald Trump is charged in D.C. federal court by special counsel Jack Smith with a scheme to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden.
Top Biden labor adviser steps down
Celeste Drake, a top labor adviser to President Biden, has stepped down from her post, according to the White House. Drake, whose last day was Sunday, is leaving to be deputy director-general of th…
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Russia strikes kill seven in Pokrovsk; Ukraine detains alleged spies
Russian missile strikes on Monday night killed seven people in Pokrovsk, officials said, as Russia continued to pour cold water on recent peace talks.
Otoniel: Colombian drug kingpin Dairo Antonio Úsuga sentenced to 45 years
Dairo Antonio Úsuga, a notorious cocaine trafficker known as Otoniel, tells US court he is sorry for his actions.
www.bbc.comUS inflation has steadily cooled. Getting it down to the Fed's target rate will be the toughest mile
Over the past year, inflation in the United States has tumbled from 9% all the way to 3%, softening most of the price pressures that have gripped the nation for more than two years.
apnews.comBiden’s Newest National Monument Blocks Uranium Mining Near The Grand Canyon
President Joe Biden has protected nearly 1 million acres adjacent to the national park, answering calls from a coalition of Native American tribes.
U.K. election regulator says hackers had access for over a year but elections still secure
Most of the voter information that was accessed was already public, the Electoral Commission said.
www.nbcnews.comLocal businesses in northern Nigeria feel the sting of regional sanctions against neighboring Niger
A decision by a bloc of West African nations to shut down their borders with Niger as a way of sanctioning its coup plotters is harming local businesses in northern Nigeria, where a cross-border economy has boomed for years.
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Why wouldn't people see politics in Trump indictments?
WHY WOULDN’T PEOPLE SEE POLITICS IN TRUMP INDICTMENTS? It is sometimes said that the prosecutions of former President Donald Trump are “backfiring” on Democrats. That is, instead of lowering Trump’s political support, they are raising it. That is indeed happening among Republicans and some...
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Christie says DC jury can be 'fair' to Trump
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said on Sunday his 2024 GOP rival, former President Donald Trump, can get a fair trial in Washington, D.C.
Poland to hold parliamentary election on Oct. 15, launching campaign in shadow of war in region
Poland’s president has announced that the country will hold its parliamentary election on October 15.
apnews.comBiden’s political pitfalls with Ukraine
As soon as this week, per Punchbowl News, the administration could ask Congress to replenish aid for Ukraine to the tune of more than $10 billion.
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Why a Trump protective order in the Jan. 6 case is not a gag order
Former President Trump’s attorneys are battling with the Justice Department over a protective order in his criminal case stemming from efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the Jan. 6 Capitol r…
thehill.comJoe Biden calls Grand Canyon 'one of the Earth's nine wonders'
President Joe Biden called the Grand Canyon one of the nine wonders of the world during a speech on Tuesday. The Grand Canyon is “one of the Earth’s nine wonders, wonders of the world — literally,” Biden said. “Think of that. It’s amazing.” Biden says the Grand Canyon is “one of the earth’s nine...
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Storm continues to sweep over the Nordics, causing landslides
Norwegian emergency services evacuated hundreds of people in various locations on Tuesday, the second day that heavy rains caused landslides, with the risk of more, as a storm sweeps over the Nordics.
Tory Lanez: Rapper jailed for 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
A judge in LA sentences the rapper to 10 years for injuring Megan Thee Stallion in a 2020 shooting.
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Transgender woman takes ex-boyfriend to court for possession of removed genitalia
A Michigan transgender woman has filed a court claim demanding their ex-boyfriend return their surgically removed genitalia that he allegedly stores in his refrigerator. Brianna Kingsley, a 40-year-old biological male identifying as female, submitted a two-page claim and affidavit in Pontiac’s...
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Italy shocks banks with 40 percent windfall tax for 2023
The move comes after higher interest rates have yielded record profits for banks as the cost of loans has soared.
Harvard psychologist: If you use any of these 9 phrases every day, 'you're more emotionally resilient than most'
Very few of us are able to quickly adapt to stressful situations. Harvard psychologist Dr. Courtney Warren shares the powerful phrases that the most emotionally resilient people say every day.
What to know about the dominant Covid-19 EG.5 variant, nicknamed ‘Eris’
The new coronavirus strain, while fast-spreading, does not appear to cause significant illness.
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McCarthy-aligned super PAC could spend $100 million to target blue states in 2024, internal memo says
The Congressional Leadership Fund could spend at least $100 million in blue states next year to defend Republicans and flip open seats.
EU tech envoy: 'The winds have changed' on regulating Silicon Valley
A year into running the EU’s first outpost in Silicon Valley, Gerard de Graaf says the tech industry isn’t as anti-regulation as its lobbyists make it seem.
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Florida county to teach Shakespeare in excerpts-only under new state rules
Hillsborough County in Florida has informed educators they are only allowed to teach specific excerpts of William Shakespeare’s works due to new state laws restricting certain discussions in …
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Yet another study shows the dangers associated with marijuana
Numerous studies have shown the detrimental effects of regular marijuana use. It can cause permanent IQ loss, decline in cognitive functions, brain abnormalities, and problems with emotional development. Other studies revealed links between cannabis use and mental health problems such as...
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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan barred from politics for 5 years
Election watchdog order says Khan disqualified in line with his conviction for misdeclaration of assets.
Why Russia would be foolish to assassinate Zelensky, and Ukraine foolish to assassinate Putin
Authorities in Ukraine believe they have disrupted yet another Russian assassination plot against President Volodymyr Zelensky. Ukraine’s SBU domestic security service has detained a woman whom it accuses of gathering intelligence on Zelensky’s movements. The woman apparently intended to provide...
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe monthslong conflict in Sudan has displaced over 4 million people, a UN official says
The United Nations says Sudan’s escalating conflict has driven more than 4 million people from their homes, including over 884,000 who have fled to neighboring countries.
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Massachusetts gov declares state of emergency due to surge of migrants; calls for federal action
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is calling for help from the federal government over a surge in migrants into her state — as she declared a state of emergency.
Former Vermont officer accused of pepper-spraying handcuffed, shackled man pleads guilty to assault
A former Vermont police officer accused of pepper-spraying a handcuffed man who was shackled to a bench has pleaded guilty to simple assault.
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Texas woman injured after hawk drops snake on her
A passing hawk drops a serpent on Peggy Jones as she mows grass, leading to a three-way struggle.
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Mega Millions lottery results: Everything you need to know about tonight's $1.58 billion jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached the largest prize in game history, $1.58 billion, for Tuesday night’s drawing. While the jackpot is the largest for the Mega Millions, the amount ranks as the third-largest jackpot ever, following a $2.04 billion Powerball lottery that was won in 2022. ISSUE...
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Georgia mom accused of plotting to kill her husband in the Bahamas released on bail
A Georgia mom accused of plotting to kill her estranged husband while vacationing in the Bahamas was released on $100,000 bail.
Is your lottery ticket worth $1.55 billion?
Probably not (sorry). Why do we keep playing the lottery? It's Tuesday's news.
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Iraq bans media from using term ‘homosexuality’, says they must use ‘sexual deviance’
Iraq's official media regulator on Tuesday ordered all media and social media companies operating in the Arab state not to use the term "homosexuality" and instead to say "sexual deviance," a government spokesperson said and a document from the regulator shows.
Airbnb blasts ruling as New York City judge tosses lawsuit
A New York City judge has dismissed lawsuits filed by Airbnb and local hosts against the city pushing for looser restrictions for short-term rentals. “New York City’s short-term rental rules are a blow to its tourism economy and the thousands of New Yorkers and small businesses in the outer...
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Body found in barrel identified as potential witness in case of Missouri man accused of holding woman in basement
Jaynie Crosdale was identified as a possible witness in Timothy Haslett Jr.'s case in January. Months later she was found dead in a blue barrel in the Missouri River.
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German arms maker takes Finland to market court over rifle choice
German gun maker Heckler & Koch has filed a complaint with the Finnish Market Court over Finland's direct arms purchase from a local manufacturer, bypassing competition rules, court documents seen by Reuters showed on Tuesday.
A Simple Law Is Doing the Impossible. It's Making the Online Porn Industry Retreat.
Pornhub has pulled out of multiple states rather than comply with age-verification laws.
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LGBTQ+ veterans file civil rights suit against Pentagon over discriminatory discharges
The class action lawsuit claims the Pentagon's failure to correct "ongoing discrimination" represents a violation of constitutional rights.
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DeSantis 2024 campaign's missteps and blunders
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis replaced his campaign manager on Tuesday, as he tries to recalibrate his struggling White House bid. Here are some of the missteps made by the Florida governor and his campaign.
Trump indictment watch: All eyes on Georgia
With legal cases in motion against former President Trump on at least three different fronts, attention this week has pivoted to Georgia. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) has spent o…
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Democratic senator warns Google AI in healthcare could lead to 'erosion of trust' and more errors
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) expressed to Google his concerns related to the tech giant’s testing of a new artificial intelligence system in the healthcare field. Warner wrote a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Tuesday, urging the company to slow down its rollout of the technology in question...
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Walking the 'woke' tightrope
Republican politicians who were hoping to be swept into the White House on a wave of "anti-woke" sentiment have run into unexpected headwinds in the form of voter disinterest.
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The Memo: Trump’s legal troubles put GOP rivals in a bind
Former President Trump’s legal woes are overshadowing everything else in the political world — but they are causing much more serious political problems for his GOP rivals than for his own candidac…
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Man on trip to spread dad's ashes dies of heat stroke in Utah's Arches National Park
A Texas man whose body was found in Arches National Park in Utah is believed to have died of heat stroke while on a trip to spread his father’s ashes
Massachusetts governor declares emergency over immigrants: 'This is a national issue'
“Sanctuary” state Massachusetts is the latest to declare a state of emergency over its inability to handle thousands of immigrants who have arrived after being released from federal custody at the United States-Mexico border. “This is a national issue that demands a national response,” Gov...
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Weight loss drug Wegovy cuts risk of serious heart problems, company says
Obesity drug Wegovy cut the risk of serious heart problems by 20 percent, the manufacturer announced Tuesday, results that could add significant pressure for insurers to cover the increasingly popu…
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As tensions rise, U.S. imports from China plummet
2023 could mark the year that rising geopolitical friction between Washington and Beijing finally persuaded many American companies to find other suppliers.
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Oregon residents pumped over new gas station law
Oregon motorists can now pump their own gas for the first time in 72 years, following a new law ending the decades-old ban on self-serve gas stations.
Florida school district says trans employees can’t use pronouns, bathrooms that match their gender identity
Florida’s Orange County Public Schools sent out a memo Monday that says its transgender employees and contractors can’t use the pronouns or bathrooms that match their gender identity, c…
thehill.comFederal report sheds new light on Alaska helicopter crash that killed 3 scientists, pilot
A helicopter that crashed on Alaska’s North Slope in July, killing three state scientists and the pilot, stopped sending flight-status data to a real-time tracking system as it passed over the southeastern shoreline of an Arctic lake.
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Billy Porter says ‘I have to sell my house’ due to Hollywood strikes
The Emmy-winning actor said he's taking cost-saving measures after two of his upcoming projects were tabled because of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
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Suarez says he’s met donor threshold for first GOP debate
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R) on Monday announced his campaign has hit the donor requirement for joining the party’s first presidential debate, bringing the White House hopeful a step closer to ge…
thehill.comJudge rules that Southwest failed to follow his order in a flight attendant's free-speech case
A federal judge is heaping sanctions on Southwest Airlines for, he says, failing to follow his orders in a case involving a fired flight attendant's free-speech rights.
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