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Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million in a judgment that could haunt the former president as he campaigns to regain the White House.
Trump liable for battery, defamation in E. Jean Carroll suit
A jury has found former President Trump liable for battery and defamation in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Biden to meet with congressional leadership again on Friday as threat of national debt default looms | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and top congressional leadership will meet again on Friday after they emerged from their hour-long meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday with little to show that they're moving toward a deal to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a default that would have catastrophic economic...
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FBI takes down Russia's sophisticated 20-year-old malware network known as "Snake"
Malware known as "Snake" was used by Russian intelligence to steal and transmit information from financial and tech sectors in 50 countries.
www.cbsnews.comBiden's approval rating at 40%, Americans concerned about immigration - Reuters/Ipsos
U.S. President Joe Biden's public approval was at 40% in recent days, close to the lowest level of his presidency, with Americans unhappy about his handling of immigration and inflation, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll showed. The three-day poll, which ended on Sunday, showed a marginal increase in...
George Santos charged by federal prosecutors
Santos represents New York's 3rd Congressional District.
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Tucker Carlson says he's coming back with show on Twitter
Fired Fox News host Tucker Carlson says he'll be resuming a version of his old show on Twitter. He made the announcement in a three-minute video posted on the social media site, calling Twitter one of the last remaining media platforms that allows free speech. He offered few details in a...
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In May 2023, a Manhattan jury found Donald Trump liable for the sexual abuse of E. Jean Carroll. Here's who else has accused him of misconduct.
During shrunken Victory Day parade, Putin says Ukraine war was 'unleashed' on Russia
Russia's Victory Day parade is meant to be a projection of President Vladimir Putin's military might. But this year, it was effectively the opposite.
GOP presidential rivals react to Trump civil trial verdict
Donald Trump's rivals in the 2024 presidential election have shared their shots on a grand jury's decision to hold the former president liable for sexual abuse.
Putin tells WWII event West is waging a 'real war' on Russia
President Vladimir Putin has declared that the West has unleashed “a real war” against Russia. The Russian leader reprised the familiar refrain at scaled-down Victory Day celebrations that may reflect the toll the Ukraine conflict is taking on his forces. Putin’s remarks Tuesday came just hours...
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Read the full Trump-E. Jean Carroll verdict text here
Former President Donald Trump has been found liable for battery and defamation against author E. Jean Carroll in a civil trial in Manhattan.
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First on CNN: DeSantis takes steps to again send migrants to Democratic-led cities | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking steps to once again send migrants to Democratic-led cities as an affront to the Biden administration's immigration policies, joining other Republican governors who have bussed people north.
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Judge sets hearing date on Trump's motion to move criminal case to federal court
Trump has pleaded not guilty to a 34-count indictment charging him with falsifying business records related to a hush payment to adult film actress Story Daniels.
Biden says he’s considering 14th Amendment as debt ceiling option
President Biden on Tuesday said he has been looking at the 14th Amendment as a way to unilaterally work around the debt ceiling, though he acknowledged it will not be a viable short-term solution w…
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Migrants flow north to US border ahead of policy changes
Despite a dissuasion campaign by the U.S. government, migrants are headed toward its southern border in growing numbers ahead of the end of pandemic-era asylum restrictions and proposed new restrictions on those seeking asylum. Some 2,000 migrants emerged from the treacherous Darien jungle on...
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Democrats seek list of gifts, trips given to Clarence Thomas from GOP donor Harlan Crow
Entities that own Crow's private yacht, plane and lakeside resort also received letters from Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats.
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Jury finds Trump sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Caroll in civil trial
A federal jury found that former President Trump sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll and awarded her $5 million in the civil lawsuit. Trump denied the accusations once again, calling it “a continuation of the greatest witch hunt of all time!” NBC News’ Laura Jarrett and Danny...
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Russian troops abandon positions near Bakhmut, says Wagner boss
Prigozhin launches another scathing attack on Russian defence chiefs, saying soldiers are being given ‘criminal’ orders.
Trump to appeal verdict in E Jean Carroll civil case, says he has 'absolutely no idea' who she is
Trump tells Fox News Digital that he will appeal the ruling in the E. Jean Carroll civil case, saying he has “absolutely no idea" who she is, blasts the verdict as a “disgrace."
GOP megadonor Harlan Crow rebuffs congressional request to disclose details about travel and real estate deals with Clarence Thomas | CNN Politics
Harlan Crow, the GOP megadonor who paid for luxury travel for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, declined to answer questions raised by a key Democratic senator who is examining whether those trips and a private real estate deal could have triggered violations of US tax law.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to prevent Chinese officials from buying land in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that prevents Chinese officials or those connected to the CCP from buying land near critical infrastructure.
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Migrants amass along US-Mexico border as COVID-era restrictions near end
U.S. border agents in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday urged hundreds of migrants amassing on city streets to surrender to authorities as illegal crossings rose in the run-up to the end of COVID-19 border restrictions known as Title 42 later this week.
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Ukraine confirms claim by mercenary leader that Russian unit left Bakhmut: Live updates
Western "arrogance" is driving a "real war" against Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a Victory Day parade on Moscow's Red Square.
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Top 5 moments of E. Jean Carroll's defamation, battery case against Trump
Here's a look at the top five most consequential moments in writer E. Jean Carroll's civil defamation and battery case against former President Trump.
Mike Pence doesn’t think voters will care about the Trump sex abuse verdict
The former vice president and potential 2024 contender said he never "witnessed behavior of that nature" in an interview with NBC News.
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Senate Republicans question Trump’s 2024 viability after sexual abuse verdict
Senate Republicans aired concerns Tuesday about former President Trump’s viability in a 2024 presidential election after a civil jury found he had sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll and ordered…
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Biden: Debt meeting 'productive,' default 'not an option'
President Joe Biden says he and congressional leaders had a “productive” meeting Tuesday on trying to raise the nation’s debt limit. No agreement was reached, but they will meet again Friday to try to avert the risk in weeks of an unprecedented government default. Republican House Speaker Kevin...
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Ron DeSantis appears to take major step toward announcing 2024 presidential run
Ron DeSantis is no longer directly affiliated with his state-level political committee, a relationship he'd have to sever before announcing a 2024 run.
Russian mercenary chief says he's been told to stay in Bakhmut or be branded traitor
The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary force fighting in eastern Ukraine said on Tuesday he had been told he and his men would be regarded as traitors if they abandoned their positions in the city of Bakhmut.
www.reuters.comBiden Said He’d Veer From Trump on Immigration. The Reality Is More Complicated.
WASHINGTON — In his final debate with Donald Trump on Oct. 22, 2020, Joe Biden, then a candidate, excoriated his rival for radically undermining America’s decadeslong tradition of welcoming people who seek asylum at the country’s borders. “This is the first president in the history of the United...
The political fallout from Trump's sexual abuse verdict
Top Republicans warn Trump's 2024 chances are damaged even if his supporters dismiss the ruling.
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Nancy Mace, a ‘Caucus of One’ in the GOP, Says She’s Trying to Change Her Party
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — It was just after Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., had fired off a blunt text to the No. 3 House GOP leader — featuring two f-bombs and four demands that needed to be met to gain her vote for the party’s debt limit plan — that she experienced a momentary flash of dread. “Now I’ll...
'The coming weeks are critical': Bipartisan Policy Center estimates earlier 'X-Date' for US default
The Bipartisan Policy Center estimates the U.S. could default in early June to early August after previously projecting a summer or early fall range.
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Feinstein returning to Senate after facing resignation calls
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is returning to Washington after a more than two-month absence led to calls from within her own party for the oldest member of Congress to resign. The California Democrat announced in early March that she had been hospitalized in San Francisco and was being treated for a...
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Biden says he's 'considering' 14th Amendment to avoid default
President Joe Biden has disputed some of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) characterizations of their hourlong meeting over the debt ceiling and contradicted a couple of statements the White House has made about his positions.
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Putin tried to project strength, but Moscow Victory Day parade revealed only his isolation | CNN
For Russian President Vladimir Putin, this year's Victory Day parade in Red Square was a chance to continue his war on history. He succeeded only in underscoring his geopolitical isolation.
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What Biden, McCarthy, McConnell said about the US debt ceiling
President Joe Biden and top Republican lawmakers met face-to-face on Tuesday as a deadlock over raising the $31.4 trillion U.S. debt limit threatened to push the country into an unprecedented default in as soon as three weeks if Congress does not act.
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Video of people scaling fence is from North Africa, not US-Mexico border | Fact check
A video shows people scaling the fence between Morocco and the Spanish enclave Melilla in North Africa. It doesn't show the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Biden: US-Mexico border will be 'chaotic for a while'
President Joe Biden predicts the U.S.-Mexico border will be “chaotic for a while” when pandemic-related restrictions end. He spoke Tuesday as 550 active-duty troops began arriving at the border and migrants weighed whether or when to cross. The restrictions have been in place since 2020, and...
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Jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in civil case, awards her $5 million | CNN Politics
A Manhattan federal jury found that Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in a luxury department store dressing room in the spring of 1996 and awarded her $5 million for battery and defamation.
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Officer who killed mall attack shooter hailed as a hero
Authorities say the mass shooting at a suburban Dallas shopping mall lasted three to four minutes before a local police officer shot and killed the gunman. Hank Sibley, the regional director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, said at a news conference Tuesday that the Allen police officer...
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Russia's future rests on Ukraine war, Putin tells Victory Day parade
The defiant president praises his troops as Russia's military might is displayed in Moscow's Red Square.
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Rep. Nancy Mace says people want to see her Jell-O wrestle with Marjorie Taylor Greene
The South Carolina Republican has a history of publicly scrapping with Greene, calling her "batshit crazy" via emojis in a tweet last year.
US busts Russian cyber operation in dozens of countries
The Justice Department says it has disrupted a long-running Russian cyberespionage campaign that stole sensitive information from computer networks in dozens of countries. Prosecutors linked the spying operation to a unit of Russia’s Federal Security Service, or FSB, and accused the hackers of...
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How El Chapo’s sons built a fentanyl empire poisoning America
Once dismissed as “narco brats” flaunting fast cars, pet tigers and a golden AK-47 on social media, Los Chapitos have emerged as key figures in the violent Sinaloa Cartel.
Biden Casts Himself as the Trump Beater. Polls Suggest That’s No Sure Thing.
WASHINGTON — Boiled down, President Joe Biden’s argument for running for a second term rather than ceding the ground to the next generation is that he is the Democrat most assured of beating former President Donald Trump next year. But a striking new poll challenged that case in a way that had...
Florida approves social studies textbook list after changes to racial, social justice references
The Florida Department of Education announced a list of textbooks approved for social studies curricula in K-12 schools in the state after having certain references to topics like Black Lives Matte…
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More say politics, not the law, drive Supreme Court decisions: POLL
Fifty-one percent think Supreme Court justices base rulings mainly on their political opinion.
Biden says he’s exploring 14th Amendment to defuse debt ceiling standoff
The president said he would look at possibly invalidating the debt ceiling through the 14th Amendment “months down the road.”
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Sheriff: Louisiana man shot child playing hide and seek
Bond has been set at $300,000 for a Louisiana man who authorities say fired a gun at children playing hide and seek outside his home, striking a 14-year-old girl. Southwest Louisiana authorities say 58-year-old David Van Doyle, of the Starks community, faces aggravated assault and battery...
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Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and likely candidates — vying for your vote
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
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Trump’s 2024 bid faces fresh uncertainty after E. Jean Carroll verdict
Republicans are divided over whether former President Trump’s 2024 reelection chances could be hurt following a verdict reached Tuesday in a case involving writer E. Jean Carroll. A federal j…
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What E. Jean Carroll had to prove to win her case against Donald Trump | CNN Politics
E. Jean Carroll has prevailed in her civil trial against Donald Trump with a federal jury finding the former president liable for battery and defamation and awarding the writer $5 million.
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EU, Ukraine together on Europe Day, but Kyiv remains outside
The European Union marks its annual Europe Day celebration of peace and unity with Ukraine anxiously looking in from the wings. Ukraine wants to badly join the 27-nation bloc to anchor its future in the Western world. Next month, it will be one year since the existing members made Ukraine a...
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'We are not the liars. He is': Trump #MeToo accuser reacts to E. Jean Carroll verdict
Trump accuser Samantha Holvey said the jury reaching its verdict quickly sends a message: "The good ol' boys club is not going to work anymore."
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Gunman who killed 8 at Texas shopping mall had 'neo-Nazi ideation,' officials say
The gunman at a Dallas-area shopping mall over the weekend harbored neo-Nazi sympathies but appeared to have targeted his victims at random, Texas law enforcement officials said.
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Trump liable for sexual abuse, defamation; ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million
The writer was awarded $5 million total in damages.
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Hochul issues emergency order for migrant crisis
The move comes as the New York City suburbs are in an uproar over Mayor Eric Adams' plan to move migrants to vacant hotels in Rockland and Orange counties.
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Hunter Biden laptop letter signer says active CIA employee pushed him to sign it
One of the signers of the Hunter Biden laptop letter says he and his wife only signed on to the baseless October 2020 claims of Russian involvement after a CIA employee who was active with the agency asked him to sign the document.
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Jewish American group calls for Evan Gershkovich's release: 'This is personal'
The Jewish Federations of North America launched an open letter on Monday calling for the release of detained Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich.
Trump 2024 GOP rivals largely tiptoe around sexual assault verdict
Usually in politics, a party’s presidential front-runner being found civilly liable for sexual assault and on the hook to his victim for $5 million would spur primary rivals to attack him on it quickly. Not so much with former President Donald Trump.
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Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested, sparking violence
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested and dragged from an Islamabad court as he appeared there to face charges in multiple graft cases, a dramatic escalation of political tensions that sparked violent demonstrations by his supporters in major cities. At least one person was...
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Five takeaways from the Biden, McCarthy meeting on debt limit debate
President Biden and the top four congressional leaders, including Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), came away from their Tuesday meeting with no path forward to avoid the nation defaulting on its …
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Canada will not be intimidated by China retaliation, PM Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said Canada will not be intimidated by China following tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions by Ottawa and Beijing.
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Trump’s verdict is just the start of his troubles
www.politico.comLiz Cheney Back on the Attack With an Anti-Trump Ad in New Hampshire
The political action committee of former Rep. Liz Cheney began broadcasting an attack on Donald Trump’s fitness for office Tuesday in the key state of New Hampshire, using her narration to accuse the former president of the greatest “dereliction of duty” in American presidential history. It is...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's sister running for Congress in New York
Liz Whitmer Gereghty hopes to win back the seat that former Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Sean Patrick Maloney lost to Republican Mike Lawler.
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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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US jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused E Jean Carroll
Jury awards Carroll about $5m in damages in civil lawsuit accusing former president of sexual abuse and defamation.
Killing of alleged collaborator exposes Palestinian tensions
NABLUS, West Bank (AP) — There was no mourning tent for 23-year-old Palestinian Zuhair al-Ghaleeth. There were no banners with his portrait, no chants celebrating his martyrdom. Instead, a bulldozer dropped his bullet-riddled body into an unmarked grave, witnesses said.
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Imran Khan: Mass protests across Pakistan after ex-PM arrest
Internet access is cut in the country as people rally against the arrest of Imran Khan.
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Brownsville bus stop crash survivor pleads with Biden for help
Gabriel Gallardo, a Venezuelan migrant who lost a leg after an SUV crashed into a bus stop in Brownsville, Texas, killing 8, asked Pres. Biden for help in a video.
Paul Whelan 'is focused on getting through each day,' brother says after US ambassador's visit
In an interview with ABC News, David Whelan spoke about details of the U.S. ambassador's visit and concerns that his brother’s case is “beginning to languish.”
Erdogan again? Amid rubble of Turkey's quake, voters demand to be heard
National elections are shaping up to be the toughest of Turkish leader Erdogan's two-decade rule.
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Lawsuit filed against Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen challenging debt limit law as congressional standoff threatens default
A union representing federal employees is calling the law governing the debt limit unconstitutional in a new lawsuit.
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Confused about the debt ceiling? Here's what you need to know
The White House and Republicans in Congress are at an impasse over the debt limit, risking a potential sovereign default.
Who won top awards for 'corrupt, costly' wasteful spending amid debt ceiling fight? It's not who you expect
Citizens Against Government Waste's Congressional Pig Book exposes the 7,396 earmarks requested by lawmakers costing taxpayers $26.1 billion in fiscal year 2023.
Tunisian naval guard kills 3 near synagogue; 10 injured
A Tunisian naval guard has shot and killed a colleague and two civilians as he tried to reach a synagogue on the island of Djerba during an annual Jewish pilgrimage. Tunisia's Interior Ministry said the attacker was slain by security guards, and 10 people were injured. The civilians killed were...
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Pakistan court says Khan arrest legal as party ponders next move
Senior members of Khan’s PTI party to gather and decide next move after Khan was arrested on Tuesday.
DeSantis signs $1 billion teacher pay increase and makes school board races partisan
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed five bills into law Tuesday that limit the power of teachers unions and overhaul the state's rules for school board elections, among several other reforms.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump’s defeat in Carroll case presages more legal peril
With one verdict against him now in the books, here are the other cases Trump is facing.
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Debt ceiling crisis looms as talks end with no deal in sight
We break down both sides' strategies as talks between Joe Biden and top Republicans ends with no progress.
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El Chapo's son, Sinaloa members face sanctions over fentanyl
The United States has sanctioned a son of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, three members of the Sinaloa cartel and two Mexican-based firms, alleging they trafficked fentanyl and other drugs into the U.S. Tuesday's sanctions came the day Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador...
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FBI disrupts Russian hacking tool used to steal information from foreign governments | CNN Politics
The FBI announced Tuesday that it has disrupted a network of hacked computers that Russian spies have used for years to steal sensitive information from at least 50 countries, including NATO governments.
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The controversy behind Christie’s auction of an Austrian heiress’ jewels
Christie’s is auctioning a staggering 700 pieces of jewelry from the collection of the late Heidi Horten, an Austrian heiress whose German husband built a retail empire starting in the 1930s — in part from department stores and other assets sold by desperate Jews as they fled Nazi Germany. The...
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TurboTax is sending checks to 4.4 million customers as part of a $141 million settlement | CNN Business
Roughly 4.4 million people will soon receive checks from TurboTax, following a 50-state settlement with parent company Intuit for allegedly steering millions of low-income Americans away from free tax-filing services.
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Trump calls E. Jean Carroll verdict ‘a disgrace’
Shortly after being found liable for sexual battery and defamation in the E. Jean Carroll civil trial Tuesday, former President Trump called the verdict a “disgrace.” “I have abso…
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Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges, AP sources say
U.S. Rep. George Santos, who has faced outrage and mockery over a litany of fabrications about his heritage, education and professional pedigree, has been charged with federal criminal offenses.
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How those fleeing Ukraine inspired US border policies
The White House considers its policies for handling Ukrainians who were coming to the U.S.-Mexico border to be so effective that a similar model has become the centerpiece of a broader border policy rolling out in earnest this week. The new procedures are being put in place as coronavirus...
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Melania Trump says she supports her husband's 2024 campaign
"He has my support," said the former first lady, who has been absent from the campaign trail.
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'Nationalism' redefines the American right | CNN Politics
The American right wing, long identified with the conservative movement, is increasingly latching onto something very different -- nationalism -- which frightens some students of history but is inspiring to a new breed of Republicans.
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McCarthy won't call for Santos resignation unless convicted: 'Innocent until proven guilty'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is not calling for Rep. George Santos (R-NY) to resign following the embattled lawmaker being criminally charged by the Justice Department.
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Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll, jury says
Former President Donald Trump called the verdict in New York a "disgrace." A lawyer for E. Jean Carrol said "we are very happy."
Sadness, anger in Palestine: Gaza mourns 13 killed in Israel raid
Israeli military said they knew of ‘collateral’ in their operation to kill three PIJ members.
Carroll says verdict is win for every woman who ‘suffered because she was not believed’
Writer E. Jean Carroll said the verdict that found former President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming her is a win for every woman who “suffered because she was not believed.” “I…
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Blue states put the brakes on health care for undocumented immigrants
The intra-party debate comes as the Biden administration and Democrats at the national level grapple with how to expand health care access for noncitizens.
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Trump forum a big test for CNN, moderator Kaitlan Collins
Donald Trump's town hall forum on CNN on Wednesday is the first major TV event of the 2024 presidential campaign, and a big test for the chosen moderator, Kaitlan Collins. The former White House correspondent and now-morning show host must juggle questions from an audience of Republican primary...
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Lackluster results, production target cuts deepen EV start-up gloom
EV makers Fisker Inc , Nikola Corp and Lucid Group disappointed investors with dull quarterly results and production target cuts, sending their shares lower on Tuesday and deepening worries about weak demand and an ongoing price war.
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E Jean Carroll: Jury finds Trump sexually abused writer in NY department store
The jury in the civil case also finds the former president liable for defaming writer E Jean Carroll.
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‘That Jury's A Joke’: GOP Senators Defend Donald Trump After Sexual Battery Verdict
Even Republican senators who expressed unease about the verdict wouldn't rule out supporting Trump if he becomes their presidential nominee.
Feinstein is back, and so is the California Senate race
An early exit could have fundamentally altered the ongoing contest to replace her.
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In global rush to regulate AI, Europe set to be trailblazer
European lawmakers have rushed to add language on general artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT as they put the finishing touches on the Western world's first AI rules. The emerging technology has captured attention by composing music, creating images and writing essays but also raised...
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Donald Trump's onetime lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen asked a court to throw out the former U.S. president's $500 million lawsuit against him, calling it an "abusive act of pure retaliation and witness intimidation." Cohen's lawyers in a filing late Monday in Miami federal court said the...
Texas rep says Guatemalan president told him 80,000 migrants headed to border with Title 42 set to expire
Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei told U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzalez more than 80,000 migrants, mostly from Venezuela, are heading to the southern border ahead of Title 42 expiration.
Ronna McDaniel predicts E. Jean Carroll verdict will not hurt Trump in 2024
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel predicted that Tuesday's verdict in the E. Jean Carroll case against former President Donald Trump will not hurt his chances in 2024.
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Sides still far apart on debt ceiling after Biden meets with McCarthy, Jeffries, Schumer and McConnell
Republicans and Democrats still appear far apart on raising or suspending the debt ceiling. The five leaders are expected to meet again Friday.
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Why Russia’s Victory Day parade was a pared-down affair
Russia’s Victory Day is typically a huge day of celebration across the country and a time for Moscow to flex its military muscle. But this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered just a br…
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Stock market today: Asia dips ahead of US inflation report
Asian shares are declining in muted trading as investors await an upcoming report on U.S. inflation, an important indicator for where interest rates and global growth might go in the coming months. Benchmarks fell in morning trading in Tokyo, Sydney, Seoul, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Wall Street...
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Putin says a 'real war' is being waged against Russia in Victory Day speech
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said a "real war" was again being waged against Russia as he invoked the Soviet Union's victory in World War Two to say the West was trying to destroy his country.
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Texas House expels Republican Rep. Bryan Slaton after sexual misconduct with 19-yr-old aide
The Texas House voted to expel Rep. Bryan Slaton on Tuesday, marking the first time in nearly 100 years the chamber ousted one of its own.
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California reparations committee calls for mandatory 'anti-bias' training to graduate medical school
California's reparations task force is calling on the state legislature to mandate "anti-bias training" and an assessment based on that training to graduate medical school.
Musk says Twitter to soon allow calls, encrypted messaging
Twitter Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday revealed details about new features including adding calls and encrypted messaging coming to the platform.
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Is northern Thailand still in love with the Shinawatras?
Emotional ties between the Shinawatra dynasty and voters in the north could be key to the outcome of Sunday’s election.
CNBC parts ways with anchor who filed sexual harassment claim against former NBCUniversal CEO | CNN Business
CNBC said on Tuesday that it will part ways with Hadley Gamble, the anchor and senior international correspondent who filed a sexual harassment complaint that led to the firing of NBC Universal chief executive Jeff Shell.
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Senate GOP leaders watch debt limit collide with their coveted farm bill
The debt limit fight is increasingly bleeding into the upcoming farm bill reauthorization — a top priority for senior Senate Republicans and other farm state lawmakers.
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UK urges US to stick with Ukraine even if counteroffensive is unsuccessful
President Joe Biden and other Western leaders ought to continue to send military aid to Ukraine “irrespective” of the outcome of an expected counteroffensive, according to the United Kingdom’s top diplomat.
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Debt ceiling deal appears no closer after high-stakes meeting, but leaders will huddle again Friday
Congress is at an impasse over hiking the debt ceiling, as the U.S. stands only weeks away from a potential default.
More green investment hasn't softened red resistance on climate | CNN Politics
Even as billions of dollars in new clean energy investments surge into Republican leaning communities around the country, state and federal GOP officials are hardening their resistance to efforts to reduce the nation's reliance on fossil fuels.
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Democratic states call for federal crackdown on gas stoves
A series of Democratic attorneys general are calling on federal regulators to issue mandatory standards for natural gas-powered stoves to protect public health.
China raids offices of business consultancy Capvision
Chinese security agents have raided several offices of business consulting firm Capvision as part of an ongoing crackdown on foreign businesses that provide sensitive economic data. The increasing pressure on foreign businesses in China is driven primarily by national security considerations...
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Rep George Santos charged by DOJ in federal probe, expected to appear in court this week
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y. is facing federal charges in the Eastern District of New York and is expected to appear at EDNY Central Islip on Wednesday.
Briton pleads guilty in US to 2020 Twitter hack
It was probably the most high-profile hack in social media history, hitting dozens of famous accounts.
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Daniel Perry to be sentenced in Texas court for killing protester in 2020
An Austin, Texas, jury convicted Perry last month of murder, but Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has said he wants to pardon him.
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Trump says ‘desperate’ CNN made him interview offer he ‘couldn’t refuse’
Former President Trump blasted CNN on Tuesday, a day ahead of his scheduled sit-down with Kaitlan Collins, one of the network’s leading anchors, for a rare town hall event in New Hampshire. “…
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Pro-DeSantis super PAC ramps up hiring into Super Tuesday
The super PAC promoting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to have dozens of staff in place in the first 18 states on the GOP presidential primary calendar in the coming weeks. The move by the Never Back Down group indicates that DeSantis’ expected 2024 announcement is drawing closer. The plans...
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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill top militants and 10 civilians
The country braces for retaliation after overnight strikes kill three militants and 10 civilians.
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Dem AZ Senate candidate voted to protect friend and donor's 'woke' banking platform he's invested in
Arizona Democratic Senate candidate Ruben Gallego twice sided with the Biden administration on a policy that benefits a close friend and donor's bank that he's invested in.
US stocks slip ahead of debt-ceiling talks as default fears creep into markets
President Joe Biden is set to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Tuesday afternoon to discuss the looming debt ceiling deadline.
FBI corrupted long-standing Russian hacking malware
The Department of Justice announced a completed operation designed to disrupt a sophisticated malware used by Russian operatives for nearly two decades.
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Woman who wrote book on grief following husband's death accused of his murder
Kouri Richins, a Utah woman who published a children's book on processing grief following the death of her husband last year, has now been charged with his murder.
Biden, McCarthy fail to reach debt limit deal in White House meeting as default looms
President Joe Biden says he'll continue to have talks with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on raising the debt ceiling as the default deadline quickly approaches.
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EU takes aim at countries helping Russia to avoid sanctions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is urging EU member nations to take trade measures against countries that help the Kremlin circumvent the bloc’s sanctions against Russia. China is warning that it will retaliate, if targeted. Von der Leyen says the measures should be part of a...
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Debt limit "X-date" could arrive within weeks, new analysis finds
The U.S. may be unable to pay its bills within weeks if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt ceiling.
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MTV News to shut down as Paramount Media Networks slashes US workforce | CNN Business
A major Paramount division announced Tuesday it will shutter MTV News and slash its US workforce by 25%, bringing to an end the iconic music video network's news division that once covered a range of issues from pop culture to politics and became a household name for Generation X and Millennial...
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Title 42 has ended. Here's what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing
The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to to stop migrants from crossing illegally and encourage them instead to apply for asylum online through a new process. The new rules come with the end of coronavirus restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S...
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Disney's Iger may have to add slowing growth to his turnaround checklist
Walt Disney Co's quarterly revenue growth is expected to hit its lowest in nearly two years, underlining the hurdles that Chief Executive Bob Iger faces in revitalizing a company that is now caught in what could be a long strike by Hollywood writers.
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Why the verdict in E. Jean Carroll's civil case doesn't impact Trump's ability to run for president
A Manhattan federal jury found that Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in a luxury department store dressing room in the spring of 1996 and awarded her $5 million for battery and defamation.
Truck slams into Polish bus in Germany, injuring dozens
BERLIN (AP) — A highway collision between a long-distance Polish bus and a truck injured dozens of people in eastern Germany, officials in Poland and Germany said. The crash happened Tuesday on the A 12 highway between the Brandenburg state towns of Storkow and Fredersdorf.
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Senate tax chief says billionaire Crow 'stonewalling' over perks for Clarence Thomas
Wyden has previously said he would “explore using other tools at the committee’s disposal” should Crow not cooperate with the request.
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Situation of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant deteriorating - Funke Media
The situation at Europe's largest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine, is deteriorating, Funke Media Group reported.
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Former Trump campaign adviser endorses Ron DeSantis for president
Steve Cortes, a previous adviser to former President Donald Trump, has endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican primary for president.
Australia's TechnologyOne halts trading after being hit by cyber attack
Australia's TechnologyOne Ltd said on Wednesday it had detected an unauthorised third-party access to its back-office systems, becoming the latest target in a series of cyber attacks that has bogged companies in the country since last year.
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Putin claims ‘real war’ being waged against Russia in scaled down Victory Day parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the West was waging a “real war” against the country during Tuesday’s scaled-back Victory Day celebrations.
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Border Patrol to arrest migrants in El Paso who entered U.S. undetected
The operation is aimed at many of the thousands of migrants who've been sleeping on El Paso's streets amid a spike in migrant crossings ahead of the end of Title 42 restrictions Thursday.
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Biden flirts with crossing ethical lines in talking about DOJ's Hunter investigation, experts say
Ethics experts told Fox News Digital that President Biden is flirting with crossing ethical lines by proclaiming his son's innocence amid potential DOJ charges.
Kevin McCarthy, facing his biggest test yet, reports no movement on debt limit deal
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reported no progress after negotiating at the White House with President Biden over an increase in the debt limit to pay the nation's bills.
Taiwan foreign minister: ‘We think that the war can be avoided’
TAIPEI – Taiwan needs to earn U.S. military assistance and diplomatic support as it faces down a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. That was the message from Taiwanese Foreign Minister J…
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Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite security fix
Nearly three months ago, Hyundai and Kia unveiled software that was designed to thwart an epidemic of thefts of their vehicles, caused by a security flaw that was exposed on TikTok and other social media sites. So far, it hasn’t solved the problem. Across the country, thieves are still driving...
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Wagner Group chief mocks Putin’s Victory Day celebration in sign of tensions
Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group warlord accused a military brigade of fleeing its position near Bakhmut, an allegation aired as Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw an annual Victory Day celebration.
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A man spent 29 years in prison for a rape he didn't commit. The survivor just helped free him | CNN
After spending 29 years in prison for the rape of his stepdaughter, a New Orleans man is free thanks to the help of the local district attorney’s office and testimony from the victim herself, who has insisted for 20 years that he is not the man who raped her.
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Signed in purple ink, Minnesota dedicates highway to Prince
The late pop superstar Prince is being honored in Minnesota as the state renames a stretch of highway after him
Title 8 in the immigration spotlight ahead of Title 42’s expiration
Title 42, a pandemic-era policy used to block asylum seekers at the border, expires Thursday, returning migrant processing to the system used under Title 8 that allows for expedited removals. Here&…
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DOJ dismantles premier Russian spy tool
Surreptitious malware that was stealing data from U.S. and NATO networks for more than two decades has been taken down, officials say.
www.politico.comTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning CEOs about the potentially "catastrophic" fallout from a US debt default
She told ABC News on Sunday that Congress failing to raise the $31 trillion debt ceiling could cause "an economic and financial catastrophe."
Louisiana girl shot in head while playing hide-and-seek
It is the latest in a string of US shootings seemingly sparked by small incidents.
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Dog co-owned by country's Tim McGraw wins new breed at show
A bracco Italiano named Lepshi has won his breed’s debut at the Westminster Kennel Club. And dog lovers just might not be the only audience that won’t forget something like that. Lepshi happens to be co-owned by country music and “1883” series star Tim McGraw. But that distinction was just...
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Nikki Haley blames Biden for creating migrant crisis as Title 42 to expire, pushes plan to secure border
Nikki Haley says President Biden is to blame for the ongoing migrant crisis at the southern border, while also reiterating her plan to secure the situation at the border.
Five challenges educators face amid Teacher Appreciation Week
Educators across the country are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week amid a bevy of challenges facing their profession, some long-standing and others lingering from recent struggles with COVID-19…
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Judge seems skeptical of Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend's claims
A Florida judge appeared skeptical during a court hearing of claims made by Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend. Florida Judge Elizabeth Metzger repeatedly questioned Erica Herman's attorney during Tuesday's hearing. Benjamin Hodas tried to argue that a nondisclosure agreement between the two should be...
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White House debt limit meeting is 'best of government' despite looming default: Mich. congresswoman
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) talks about the meeting between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to discuss the looming debt limit deadline.
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GOP senators move to ban drag shows from military bases: ‘Gross misuse of taxpayer funds’
Republican Senator Steve Daines is leading a bill to ban drag queen events on military bases, following reports that Malmstrom Air Force Base hosted a drag queen story hour for children.
New Jersey representatives vow fight against New York’s ‘cash-grabbing’ congestion pricing plan
Reps. Rob Menendez and Josh Gottheimer said the plan would harm New Jersey communities.
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House GOP campaign arm targets 35 vulnerable Democrats in ad blitz
The House Republican campaign arm is unleashing a digital ad campaign against 35 vulnerable Democrats, hitting them on spending amid the debt ceiling standoff.
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Court: EPA must regulate perchlorate, contaminant in water
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency must regulate perchlorate, reversing a rollback the agency first made under then-President Donald Trump. Perchlorate is used in munitions, fireworks and matches, but when it contaminates drinking water it can lead to...
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Six notable moments from Trump's sexual abuse trial
Here are six notable moments from Donald Trump's civil trial which ended on Tuesday with a jury finding that he sexually abused and defamed magazine writer E. Jean Carroll and awarding her $5 million in damages.
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After School Satan Clubs gain popularity amid legal victories
After School Satan Clubs have been steadily increasing in popularity and are not likely to slow as their supporters rack up media attention and legal wins fighting for free speech. The clubs, asso…
thehill.comBriton pleads guilty in US to 2020 Twitter hack
It was probably the most high-profile hack in social media history, hitting dozens of famous accounts.
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Trump was just found liable for sexual abuse. GOP pundits say it won't hurt him with Republican voters.
The political cost of the E. Jean Carroll civil rape trial may come when Trump is "unelectable" next November, GOP pollsters told Insider.
Koalas are dying from chlamydia. A new vaccine effort is trying to save them
Australian scientists have begun vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydia in an ambitious field trial in New South Wales. The aim is to test a method for protecting the beloved marsupials against a widespread disease that causes blindness, infertility and death.
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NYC stressing phonics in ‘historic’ revision to reading curriculum
New York City is stressing phonics in its newly announced revision of its reading curriculum, calling it a “historic day” for the city. Chancellor David Banks, head of the city’s Department of Educ…
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Attorneys plan to file lawsuits on behalf of Baltimore Archdiocese sexual abuse victims
Attorneys Ben Crump and Adam Slater announced they plan to file lawsuits on behalf of the Baltimore Archdiocese sexual abuse victims starting Oct. 1.
How Democrats are handling Biden’s bad poll numbers
A Washington Post-ABC News poll has Biden trailing both Trump and DeSantis — but does that mean the White House should worry?
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose 55 cents to $73.71 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for July delivery rose 43 cents to $77.44 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 2 cents $2.48 a gallon.
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Biden admin talks 'tougher' on border ahead of Title 42’s end — but migrants aren’t listening
As Title 42 is expected to end on May 11, the Biden administration has been ramping up its more aggressive talk of border security in an effort to dissuade migrants.
Pope says Argentina government wanted 'my head' when he was in Buenos Aires
Pope Francis said that when he was archbishop of Buenos Aires more than a decade ago, the Argentine government wanted "to cut my head off" by backing false accusations that he had collaborated with the military dictatorship of the 1970s.
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Possible meteorite crashes into New Jersey home, no injuries
A metallic object believed to be a meteorite punched a hole in the roof of a central New Jersey home. But authorities say no injuries were reported and the object didn’t cause serious damage to the residence. Hopewell Township police said the 4- by-6-inch, potato-shaped object struck the home on...
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CIA 'may have assisted in obtaining signatories' for letter discrediting Hunter Biden laptop: House GOP report
The CIA “may have assisted in obtaining signatories" for the letter signed by 51 former national security officials to discredit the Hunter Biden laptop as Russian disinformation ahead of the 2020 presidential election, the House Judiciary and House Intelligence Committees found.
General who captured 'Che' Guevara buried without honors
The Bolivian general who captured Argentine-Cuban guerrilla leader Ernesto “Che” Guevara has been buried. The ceremony Sunday for Prado _ considered a hero to some and a pariah to others _ was shunned by Bolivia’s leftist national government in a gesture that has angered his relatives. Retired...
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Impasse persists after Biden and congressional leaders hold 'tense' meeting on debt ceiling
The president and congressional leaders plan to meet again Friday.
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DeSantis signs bills limiting Chinese influence and purchases of land in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed legislation into law that seeks to push back against the influence of the Chinese Communist Party in the state of Florida.
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Amazon begins offering physical products in games, VR
Amazon said Tuesday it launched a new service that will allow customers to purchase physical products while playing video games or interacting in virtual reality. The service, called “Amazon Anywhere,” mirrors recent efforts by other retailers who've launched initiatives aimed at attracting...
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A Stunning Result in Trump’s Sexual Assault Trial
A new first — and a new low — for the former president.
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NewsNation signs Mick Mulvaney as contributor
NewsNation, the upstart cable news channel owned by local news provider Nexstar Media Group, has signed former top White House aide Mick Mulvaney as a contributor. Mulvaney, a former congress…
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Youngkin seeks plan for wastewater surveillance of fentanyl
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order Tuesday that directs state agencies to take 10 steps intended to bolster the fight against the fentanyl crisis , including setting up a plan to use wastewater surveillance to keep tabs on use of the drug.
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Tory Lanez denied new trial in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
The rapper faces up to 22 years in prison and deportation to his native Canada after being convicted in the shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
www.nbcnews.comEU lawmakers warn of Hungary, Poland spyware abuses
European Union lawmakers investigating the use of Pegasus spyware say they are deeply concerned about abuses in Hungary and Poland. They're also lamenting the lack of government cooperation with their inquiry. The spyware developed by Israeli company NSO has been used around the world to break...
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Over half of all native Black and Hispanic Chicagoans witness a shooting by age 40, study suggests
A new report on gun violence in Chicago, suggests that over half of the city’s minority population and a quarter of its white population witnessed a shooting by age 40.
Hunter Biden's former business partner, close friend makes last-ditch attempt to avoid prison sentence
Devon Archer, Hunter’s longtime friend and fellow Burisma board member, made a last-ditch attempt Tuesday to appeal his prison sentence for defrauding a Native American tribe.
Minnesota prepares for near-total ban on 'forever chemicals'
Minnesota is on the verge of banning non-essential uses of “forever chemicals.” And lawmakers say they are naming the legislation after a woman who spent the last months of her life campaigning for restrictions that will be some of the toughest in the country. Legislators, environmentalists and...
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Soaring prices hammer Argentinians, businesses
Spiralling inflation and a plummeting peso have left the economy unravelling at an accelerating pace.
China's shrinking imports, slower exports growth darken economic outlook
China's imports contracted sharply in April, while exports rose at a slower pace, reinforcing signs of feeble domestic demand despite the lifting of COVID curbs and heaping pressure on an economy already struggling in the face of cooling global growth.
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Kari Lake to meet with senators as she inches closer to Senate bid
Lake would likely galvanize Trump supporters.
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Campaign trail turns deadly after progressive staffer fatally shoots fellow canvasser: 'Always had a beef'
A progressive campaign staffer was fatally shot while handing out campaign flyers in Philadelphia Monday after reportedly getting into a dispute with a fellow progressive canvasser.
California will pay $24M for a man who died in police custody after screaming 'I can’t breathe'
Lawyers say California will pay a $24 million civil rights settlement to the family of a man who died in police custody after screaming “I can’t breathe.” Multiple officers had restrained him as they tried to take a blood sample following his arrest. Seven California Highway Patrol officers and...
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Gaetz calls Fox hosts ‘childish’ for jokes about romance with Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) called Fox News hosts “childish” over comments they made on “The Five” last week, joking about a hypothetical romance between him and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.)…
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Trump expands lead over GOP to largest yet: poll
Former President Trump has expanded his lead among a hypothetical 2024 Republican primary field in a new poll, holding a 41-point advantage over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), who hasn’t yet offici…
thehill.comHow major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 5/9/2023
Wall Street edged lower following some mixed earnings reports, as stocks remain roughly where they’ve been stuck for more than a month. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Tuesday, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 56 points, or 0.2%.
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Here are new Biden immigration policies to expect as Title 42 ends
The administration says its plans, which include reverting to the previous Title 8 immigration law, encourage migrants to use legal pathways instead of crossing the border.
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Thailand’s cannabis sellers say US growers are eating their lunch
Local cannabis growers say their business is being undercut by cheaper illegal imports from overseas.
Trans minors protected from parents under Washington law
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Minors seeking gender-affirming care in Washington will be protected from the intervention of estranged parents under a measure Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Tuesday. The new law is part of a wave of legislation this year in Democratic-led states intended to give refuge...
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Brothers fighting white supremacy after mom killed in racist Buffalo attack
Garnell and Raymond Whitfield started an organization to battle white supremacy after their mother Ruth Whitfield was killed in the Buffalo massacre.
Trump world to donors: A dollar to DeSantis may as well be a donation to Biden
MAGA Inc. says it’s time already to treat Trump as the nominee.
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CIA approved former top spy signing Hunter Biden laptop letter
The CIA approved the publication of the infamous and now-debunked letter from the 2020 presidential campaign painting Hunter Biden's laptop as Russian disinformation.
‘Normalisation of violence’: What led to Serbia mass shootings?
Violence is ubiquitous in society and major reforms are needed to prevent mass shootings, psychologists say.
Journalist working for AFP news agency killed in Ukraine
International news agency Agence France-Presse says its Ukraine video coordinator has been killed Tuesday during a rocket attack near the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. In a tweet, AFP said other agency journalists were with Arman Soldin at the time of the Grad rocket bombardment. French...
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S.C. police shooting survivor says deputies opened fire on him and his mother 'immediately'
The York County deputies made no attempt to de-escalate the situation, the survivors say in a lawsuit.
www.nbcnews.comReporter pleads guilty to prank using Noem's cell number
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A broadcast reporter pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge filed after he made a prank phone call using South Dakota Gov.
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A right-wing takeover of a Colorado school board has some of the town’s conservatives deeply concerned
A new school board quickly enacted its agenda in Woodland Park. Now teachers are leaving and the board faces growing opposition, including from lifelong GOP voters.
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CNN most politically polarizing news source: survey
The American public’s impressions of CNN indicates it is the most politically polarizing news source among the 56 included in a new study. A YouGov poll found a 92-point difference between De…
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Execution set for Florida man convicted of rapes and murders
A man convicted of killing and sexually assaulting a teenage girl and another woman in separate South Florida attacks in 1984 is set to be executed next month. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Tuesday, setting Duane Owen’s execution for June 15 at 6 p.m. According to court...
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Pentagon confirms Ukraine used Patriot system to down Russian hypersonic missile
The Department of Defense confirmed that Ukraine used a Patriot missile system to down a Russian missile recently.
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Nuclear regulator OKs New Mexico spent fuel facility opposed by state, federal officials
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Tuesday announced it issued an interim license for a facility in New Mexico to store spent nuclear fuel. In the announcement, the NRC authorized New …
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signs new law to increase housing supply as home prices and homelessness soar
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a housing measure into law, overriding previous rules that kept large city areas in Washington available for only single-family homes.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp hosts a private donor retreat as he plans 2024 involvement
The GOP governor has said he won't run for president next year, but he's still shaping up to be an influential figure as he looks to raise millions to back GOP candidates.
www.nbcnews.comWhat each congressional leader wants out of the big Biden meeting — and what they’ll likely get
Kevin McCarthy heads to the White House satisfied that House Republicans have already done their part, passing a package of spending cuts coupled with a one-year debt ceiling increase.
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Ecuador legislature moves forward on president's impeachment
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s opposition-led National Assembly voted Tuesday to move forward with impeachment proceedings against President Guillermo Lasso over embezzlement allegations, while his defense team argued that the procedure violated the legislative body's own rules.
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Biden forced to either use border wall materials or transfer them to states under new GOP bill
Senate Republicans introduced a bill to require the federal government to utilize its unused materials for a border wall that it spends $130,000 per day storing.
After years of explosive growth, 5G’s future is mired in politics
In the five years since it launched in the U.S., 5G coverage has expanded across the nation, fueling personal and commercial applications. The low latency and high-speed mobile…
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This Victory Day, Putin has no victory to celebrate
Putin is losing two wars: the one in Ukraine and the one over the World War II narrative.
Greens want to slow Biden’s climate roll
Environmentalists are fighting projects around the country that aim to transport carbon dioxide and bury it underground.
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Ryanair to order between 150 and 300 Boeing 737 Max jets
Irish airline Ryanair is making a big order for Boeing 737 Max jets. Ryanair said Tuesday that it has agreed to order 150 Max planes with an option for 150 more. That would be the biggest aircraft purchase in the airline’s history and a boost for Boeing. At Boeing’s list prices, the 150 planes...
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Senate Democrats ask billionaire Harlan Crow to list gifts to Clarence Thomas and any other justices
Democrats on the Judiciary Committee requested the GOP megadonor provide an itemized list of gifts worth more than $415 that he gave to Thomas or any other justice or their family members.
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Fox News Politics: Melania speaks
Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content
Comment on transgender issue roils Kentucky governor's race
A GOP candidate has roiled the primary race for Kentucky governor with a comment that if she's elected, “we will not have transgenders in our school system,” angering LGBTQ advocates in a state that has enacted laws limiting the rights of transgender youth. Former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft...
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks dismissal of indictment
NEW YORK (AP) — FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sought a dismissal of criminal charges against him in a court filing late Monday, saying prosecutors have improperly made federal crimes out of civil a…
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Feds turn antitrust focus to digital pharma ads
The investigation into health data giant IQVIA’s ad tech deal focuses on harm to rivals and increased costs for drugmakers.
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Murder suspect and 2nd inmate escape from Philadelphia correctional center
Ameen Hurst, 18, and Nasir Grant, 24, are on the run after they escaped from a Philadelphia prison Sunday night. Officials didn’t learn they were missing until Monday afternoon.
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McCarthy: No ‘new movement’ with Biden on debt ceiling debate
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Tuesday said there was no movement from either side in debt limit negotiations as a crucial deadline on the matter looms following a White House meeting with Pr…
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Family speaks out after boy survives Texas mass shooting that killed mom, dad, brother
A mom, dad and 3-year-old son were all killed in this weekend's mass shooting at an Allen, Texas, mall.
Robert De Niro, 79, reveals he welcomed baby number 7
The “Godfather” actor said he wouldn’t call himself a “cool dad.”
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Biden to visit upstate New York, just as Adams sparks anger with plans to bus migrants
President Biden will visit upstate New York just as there is a political furor over the move by NYC Mayor Eric Adams to send migrants to the area as his city is overwhelmed.
Denny Crum, who coached Louisville to 2 NCAA titles, dies
Denny Crum, who won two NCAA basketball championships and built Louisville into one of the 1980s’ dominant programs during a Hall of Fame coaching career, has died. He was 86. The school announced Crum’s death in a release after being informed by his wife, Susan. No cause was given, but Crum had...
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Florida group launches initiative to get abortion constitutional amendment on 2024 ballot
A Florida coalition is proposing a ballot question for the 2024 election that would have voters decide on a constitutional amendment enshrining abortion rights.
White House eases COVID protocols as emergency lifts
Pandemic-era rules on COVID-19 testing for White House journalists are being loosened as the public health emergency declaration expires Thursday. It’s another sign of how a vast web of policies designed to limit the spread of the virus is dissipating. As part of the shift, reporters will no...
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More Americans are so worried about money, it's hurting their mental health
Mental health distress can manifest in many ways, including feelings of anxiety, stress, worried thoughts, difficulty sleeping and depression.
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The COVID-19 emergency is officially ending. What does that mean for you?
The Biden administration is winding down some vaccine restrictions as the COVID-19 emergency ends.
www.cbsnews.comConnecticut seeks to rein in high TCH marijuana products
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — After discovering cannabis products are being sold in convenience and CBD stores across Connecticut with higher levels of THC than regulated dispensaries, legislators moved Tuesday to impose new restrictions on the amount of marijuana’s main intoxicating component in these...
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Sanders drills in on insulin prices
Welcome to The Hill’s Health Care newsletter{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Insulin pricing in spotlight as Sanders preps for hearing Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), …
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What is Captagon, the addictive drug mass-produced in Syria?
The drug, often smuggled to Gulf states, has been a key topic in discussions over Syria’s re-entry to the Arab League.
Captagon: the drug fuelling the Gulf party scene - and Syria's finances
From bloody frontlines to buzzing construction sites and even high-end parties, the amphetamine commonly known as captagon - has entrenched itself in the Middle East.
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Biden NIH resumes funding group tied to Wuhan coronavirus lab: 'An outrage'
President Joe Biden's National Institutes of Health has resumed a grant award suspended under former President Donald Trump for coronavirus bat research to a U.S. nonprofit group that has come under heightened scrutiny for partnering with the Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan, China.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden says rescinding unspent COVID-19 relief funds ‘on the table’
President Biden on Tuesday said rescinding unspent COVID-19 relief funds is “on the table” when it comes to an area where he and lawmakers can agree to make some spending cuts — but he …
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Teens should be trained in media literacy and limit their screen time, psychologists say in new guidelines
The American Psychological Association released 10 recommendations for adolescents’ use of social media.
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Nurses at HCA hospitals would have owed thousands if they left before 2 years: investigation
Nurses with HCA, the nation’s largest for-profit hospital chain, were required to sign contracts that could put them thousands of dollars into debt if they left the job before two years. Cynthia McFadden spoke to one nurse who says she tried to quit due to the working conditions but would have...
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Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a US health panel recommends
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has long said women can choose to start breast cancer screening as young as 40 but until now has made a stronger recommendation...
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Syria’s return to Arab League leaves opposition dismayed
Residents and members of the country’s political opposition alike are angered at the Arab League’s decision.
Study links cannabis abuse to schizophrenia in young men
Young men who regularly smoke marijuana may have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, according to a new study.
1 maternal or newborn death happens every 7 seconds, WHO report finds
Global progress in reducing deaths during pregnancy has flatlined since 2015, according to a new report from the World Health Organization.
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Chinese woman appeals in fight for right to freeze her eggs
An unmarried Chinese woman has filed her final appeal of a hospital’s denial of access to freeze her eggs in a landmark case of female reproductive rights in the country. Teresa Xu’s case has drawn broad coverage in China since she first brought her case to court in 2019. She lost her legal...
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Biden issues orders revoking COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, foreigners flying to the US
Biden is revoking COVID-19 vaccine mandates for federal workers, contractors and foreign travelers flying to the U.S. The orders take effect on May 12.
Transgender youth sue over Montana gender-affirming care ban
Two transgender children, their families and allied health care providers are challenging a Montana law that would ben gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth
