Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Trump National Golf Club on June 13, 2023 in Bedminster, N. J.
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Trump's 3rd indictment divides 2024 GOP candidates: Pence, DeSantis and more weigh in
Former President Donald Trump's latest indictment -- his third -- charges him in connection with his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. The new counts, unveiled on Tuesday and denied by Trump, quickly divided the GOP primary field that is running against him, with some of his fellow White House contenders opting to defend him and others lambasting him.
Biden-Tuberville feud deepens with Space Command decision
An increasingly bitter feud between Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and the Biden administration deepened this week after the White House nixed former President Trump’s decision to move Space …
thehill.comAnalysis: Trump's indictment is a stress test of Biden's focus on safeguarding democracy
The indictment of Donald Trump for trying to overturn his 2020 loss is a new front in what President Joe Biden has described as the battle for American democracy.
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Trump news live updates: What happens next after the former president was indicted on felony charges
Live updates and latest news coverage on the third indictment of Donald Trump.
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Supreme Court approval ratings at record lows, new Gallup poll shows | CNN Politics
Approval ratings of the US Supreme Court remain at record low levels and Americans are closely divided on Justice Clarence Thomas, as the court continues to issue controversial opinions and is hit with criticism about ethics standards.
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Trump attorney vows strong defense against latest indictment: "We are in a constitutional abyss"
John Lauro, an attorney representing Trump, told "CBS Mornings" that "the current president is using the criminal process to attack a former president on policy issues."
www.cbsnews.comPence fought an order to testify but now is a central figure in his former boss's indictment
The 45-page indictment is informed, in part, by contemporaneous notes that Pence kept of their conversations in the days leading up to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.
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Mike Pence's secret notes revealed in Jack Smith's Trump indictment
Former Vice President Mike Pence took notes of his conversations with Donald Trump in the days leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, a federal indictment of Trump revealed.
Trump indictment: Ex-president hits out at 'corruption and scandal' after new charges - BBC News
The ex-president claims he has "never had so much support" after being charged with plotting to overturn the 2020 election.
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What election interference charges does Trump face and how can he fight them?
Donald Trump was charged on Tuesday with four felonies over his efforts to undo his 2020 election loss to U.S. President Joe Biden.
Donald Trump indicted: Intrigue builds around the identity of 'Co-Conspirator 6'
Special counsel Jack Smith accused former President Donald Trump of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election in coordination with six alleged co-conspirators, but the identity of one remains a mystery.
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21 Donald Trump election lies listed in his new indictment | CNN Politics
Special counsel Jack Smith said Tuesday that the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol was “fueled by lies” told by former President Donald Trump. The indictment of Trump on four new federal criminal charges, all related to the former president’s effort to overturn his defeat in the 2020...
www.cnn.comNervous NATO nations are beefing up security due to Wagner fighters across their borders in Belarus
NATO allies located along the alliance’s eastern front are growing increasingly worried about the presence of Russia-linked Wagner group mercenaries in Belarus.
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Trump indictment reveals new details of Jan. 6, pressure campaign to subvert election
The indictment against Donald Trump details a broad strategy to deny President Joe Biden his victory in the 2020 election.
5 things to know about the special counsel's indictment of Donald Trump
Trump has been accused of defrauding the United States.
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Another planet: Donald Trump returns to D.C. for third indictment that convulses 2024 presidential race
Former President Donald Trump is expected to plead not guilty to charges of conspiracy to steal the 2020 election from President Joe Biden.
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DOJ raises conflict of interest issues with Walt Nauta’s attorney in Mar-a-Lago case
The Justice Department (DOJ) is teeing up the possible disqualification of the attorney representing Walt Nauta, one of former President Trump’s alleged co-conspirators in the Mar-a-Lago case, warn…
thehill.comHow the Trump fake electors scheme became a 'corrupt plan,' according to the indictment
The role fake electors played in Donald Trump’s desperate effort to cling to power after his 2020 election loss is at the center of a four-count indictment against the ex-president.
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Trump indictment tracker: Where do cases against former US president stand?
Donald Trump faces three separate criminal cases in US and could be charged in a fourth. Here’s all you need to know.
Mike Pompeo defends Trump after deciding against 2024 bid
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended former President Donald Trump in the wake of his new indictment related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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Russia engaged in extensive effort to force Ukrainians in Russian-occupied territories to accept Russian citizenship, report says | CNN Politics
Russia is forcing Ukrainians in Russian-occupied territories to accept Russian citizenship by engaging in a systematic push “to make it impossible for residents to survive in their homes” unless they do so, according to a newly released report from the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab.
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Russia launches Baltic naval drills, ratcheting up tensions with European neighbors
Russia’s Ministry of Defense says it has opened live-fire naval exercises in the Baltic Sea. Russia last carried out mass military exercises in the sea in June, two months after Finland became NATO’s newest member.
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5 revelations from Trump’s Jan. 6 indictment
Former President Trump has been indicted over his efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election, with the Justice Department (DOJ) detailing its case in a 45-page document unveiled Tuesda…
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Russia strikes Ukraine's Danube port, sending global grain prices higher
Russia attacked Ukraine's main inland port across the Danube River from Romania on Wednesday, sending global food prices higher as it ramps up its use of force to prevent Ukraine from exporting grain.
Disney's governing district in Florida slashes all DEI programs | CNN Politics
In the ongoing battle between Walt Disney World and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Disney’s governing district – whose current board was hand-picked by DeSantis and took control of the district in February – abolished all of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the district said in a...
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Jack Smith, Tanya Chutkan: Key players in Trump’s January 6 indictment
Former US president faces federal charges over efforts to overturn 2020 election. Here are the key players in the case.
US House Republicans rally around Trump
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives sought to defend Donald Trump against his latest criminal indictment on Wednesday, by casting the former president as the victim of what they called a politically motivated prosecution.
Trump indictment key takeaways: What to know about the new charges in the 2020 election probe
The indictment alleges a sprawling campaign by Trump and six unnamed co-conspirators to overturn President Biden's victory at the polls.
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Trump says he faces 561 years in prison in fundraising email
Former President Trump told his supporters in a fundraising email Wednesday that he could face up to 561 years in prison after the Justice Department (DOJ) indicted him in connection with his effor…
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Trump defense lawyer calls trial timeline 'absurd,' singles out co-conspirator John Eastman
Attorney John Lauro argued that then-President Trump's efforts to reverse his 2020 election loss were based on legal advice he had received from John Eastman.
Wealthy Donald Trump allies pour millions into MAGA committee, records show
A super PAC supporting Donald Trump in his 2024 quest to return to the White House hauled in millions of dollars combined from deep-pocketed allies of the former president, filings show.
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'A disgrace': Donald Trump's 2020 election indictment sparks split among Republicans
While some Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's indictment, others have considered it to be fair.
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IRS aims to go paperless by 2025 as part of its campaign to conquer mountains of paperwork
Most taxpayers will be able to digitally submit a slew of tax documents and other communications to the IRS next filing season and the agency plans to go completely paperless in 2025.
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Durbin fires back at Alito over SCOTUS ethics: ‘Not the 101st member’ of the Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Wednesday criticized Justice Samuel Alito’s claim that Congress has no authority to regulate the Supreme Court, calling his comments “unw…
thehill.comRepublicans lash out at Jack Smith, Hunter Biden following new Jan. 6 charges against Trump
Donald Trump is facing new charges for his alleged involvement in trying to overturn the 2020 election, which he lost.
Ryan Koss, driver in crash that killed actor Treat Williams, charged with grossly negligent operation causing death
An investigation of the June 12 crash concluded a vehicle pulled in front of Williams, who was riding a motorcycle and was unable to avoid a collision, police said.
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Republicans react to 'shameful' indictment of Trump: 'Outrageous abuse of power'
Republicans spoke out after former President Trump was indicted as part of Special Counsel Jack Smith's probe into the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots.
Trump's third indictment is the most personal -- and trickiest -- one for Biden | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden was hardly veiled in describing his predecessor during a conversation with Democratic donors in Maine last week.
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Trump legal risks deepen with charges of plot to reverse 2020 election
Efforts to hold Donald Trump criminally responsible in a plot to overturn the 2020 election were gaining steam, as the former president prepared to face federal charges in a Washington courtroom on Thursday.
Russia attacks more Ukrainian ports and grain supplies; imprisoned activist Navalny calls war 'stupid' and 'senseless'
Nearly 40,000 tons of grain were damaged at the ports attacked by Russia, Ukrainian authorities said.
Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules that kicked in this week
Thomas Edison's pioneering incandescent light bulb, which cast illumination by heating a filament until it glowed, is fading into history.
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China floats two-hour daily limit of smartphone screen time for kids
The radical draft rules laid out by the increasingly powerful Cyberspace Administration of China highlight Beijing’s desire to exert control over more parts of the country’s digital life.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Neither Putin nor Zelenskyy ready for peace – Lula
All the updates as they happened on August 2.
Brazil police raids leave at least 45 people dead
Police have seized drugs and weapons following operations against drug gangs in three states.
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'Defies reality': Biden White House goes on attack to discredit Fitch's US downgrade
President Joe Biden has been working to sell Americans on an improving economy. But Fitch Rating's credit downgrade painted a conflicting picture.
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‘Jack Smith Has Made Sure That the System of Laws Still Holds’
Thirteen legal and political experts on why the third indictment might just matter.
www.politico.comWhat's happening in the Trump Georgia case?
Former President Donald Trump was indicted for a third time on Tuesday by a federal grand jury over his efforts to hold on to power following his loss in the 2020 election. It may not be the last indictment against him.
Takeaways from the indictment of Donald Trump for efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat | CNN Politics
Special counsel Jack Smith unveiled his case alleging that former President Donald Trump broke several laws in his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, with a grand jury indictment returned Tuesday that illustrated the depth and breadth of the federal criminal investigation.
www.cnn.comAmerican fugitive who faked his death can be extradited to US to face rape charge, UK judge says
A judge in Scotland said an American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge can be returned to the United States.
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Treasury Secretary Yellen says surprising Fitch downgrade is 'entirely unwarranted'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called out Fitch's decision to downgrade the United States credit rating to AA+ from AAA.
Fitch cites Jan. 6 riot in US credit downgrade
U.S. political instability reflected in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol was a factor in the downgrading of U.S. debt by Fitch, an official for the ratings agency told Reuters. Equity …
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Michigan prosecutors charge Trump allies, including Matthew DePerno, with felonies over voting machines
A former Michigan attorney general candidate and another ally of former President Donald Trump were charged with felonies in a "tabulator tampering" probe.
Armed men in Central African Republic fatally shoot 13 and wound 2 in northern village
Local officials say that unidentified armed men killed 13 people and wounded two in a northern village in the mineral-rich but impoverished Central African Republic.
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Drone ships: What are they and how much do they cost?
Two attacks by Ukrainian drones against Russian warships have been thwarted according to Moscow.
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Reporter's notebook: Traveling along the Rio Grande amid immigration buoy controversy
ABC News' Mireya Villarreal and Jim Scholz report from the Rio Grande.
Ukraine 'playing with fire' as it clashes with close ally Poland: Live updates
Photos and video showed officials in "war crimes prosecutor" garb picking through devastated buildings, some with wheat tumbling from gashed walls.
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Newspaper editorial boards reflect on Trump indictment across the U.S.
The United States “had never seen an indictment of this magnitude,” The New York Times Editorial Board wrote.
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Paul Pelosi attack: What to know ahead of suspect David Depape's hearing
David DePape, the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer in October 2022, will appear at a hearing on Wednesday ahead of his federal trial in November.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump’s Case Has Broad Implications for American Democracy
WASHINGTON — In the long annals of the republic, the White House has seen its share of perfidy and scandal, presidents who cheated on their wives and cheated the taxpayers, who abused their power and abused the public trust. But not since the framers emerged from Independence Hall on that clear...
US wants an Israeli-Saudi ‘normalisation’ deal. Why now?
Potential deal to formalise relations between Israel and kingdom would be complex but not transformative, analysts say.
WWE boss Vince McMahon hit with federal grand jury subpoena and search warrant, company reveals
WWE boss Vince McMahon has been under investigation over millions of dollars paid to women after he was accused of sexual misconduct.
Eyeing China in the Pacific, US studies explosives to make missiles fly farther
U.S. officials want to tinker with the mix of chemicals fueling missiles and rockets to gain an advantage in the Pacific by increasing the range of its frontline munitions so U.S. forces can operate farther away from China.
Why Trump's latest indictment will reverberate for years to come | CNN Politics
“The United States of America v. Donald J. Trump” instantly became one of the most consequential documents in American history.
www.cnn.comCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife separating after 18 years of marriage
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, say they are separating after 18 years of marriage.
apnews.comThe Mystery of How Tim Scott’s Campaign Is Spending Its Millions
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has more political money than most of his Republican presidential rivals, and he has not been shy about spending it. Where that money is ultimately going, however, is a mystery. Scott entered the 2024 race with a war chest of $22 million, and his campaign raised...
VP Harris and the Mongolian prime minister's meeting agenda: Mining, Xi Jinping, and the quest for direct flights
Mongolia seeks more investment and direct air routes while the U.S. wants to hear what Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are telling their shared neighbor.
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Americans flee Niger with European evacuees a week after leader detained in what U.S. hasn't called a coup
The U.S. hasn't called the military takeover in Niger a coup and isn't organizing evacuations, but 21 U.S. nationals have escaped on a European plane.
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Who are the 6 co-conspirators named in Trump's Jan. 6 indictment? Here's what we know
Special Counsel Jack Smith listed six co-conspirators in his indictment against former President Trump. So far, five have been identified.
65 million Americans under heat alerts across the South
Some 65 million Americans are under heat alerts as a heat dome sits over parts of the South.
Senate candidates spar over who backs Trump most in West Virginia GOP primary
Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) dinged his primary opponent for Senate in West Virginia in a statement issued Wednesday denouncing the new indictment against former President Donald Trump.
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Could Indigenous communities in Brazil hold key to climate justice?
Across the Amazon, Indigenous residents are developing sustainable economies centred on local production.
Donald Trump indictment: Why these charges are most serious ones yet
These accusations are the gravest ones yet levelled at the former president, says our North America editor.
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Wasted welfare money sparks candidates' feud in election for Mississippi governor
The Democrat trying to unseat Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is pushing hard to tie the Republican incumbent to tens of millions of dollars in welfare misspending that happened while Reeves was lieutenant governor.
apnews.comColumn: A Democrat and Republican battled for Congress. They became unlikely friends
Democratic Rep. Ami Bera and GOP strategist Rob Stutzman have an odd-couple friendship in an era when, for many, partisan runs bone deep.
Rick Scott taps 2016 Trump rivals for his Senate campaign finance committee
Sen. Rick Scott is unveiling his re-election campaign's finance committee this week, which includes several Republican 2016 hopefuls.
Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats
Juvenile killer whales in the Atlantic are learning a dangerous game by copying adults.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland defends Justice Department following Trump indictment
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Trump indictment: Justice Department "followed the facts and the law wherever they lead."
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NJ cop sentenced to prison for killing nurse with car and driving the body home
In an emotional court hearing, Louis Santiago apologized to the family of Damian Dymka, and the victim’s father offered forgiveness to the ex-Newark police officer.
www.nbcnews.comGeorgia prosecutors are suing to strike down a new state law that undermines their authority
Four district attorneys in Georgia are asking a judge to strike down a law creating a commission to discipline and remove prosecutors, arguing it violates the U.S. and Georgia constitutions.
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August 2, 2023 Pittsburgh synagogue shooter sentenced to death
Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, was sentenced to death by a federal jury on Wednesday.
Justin Trudeau divorce: Canadian prime minister announces split from wife of 18 years
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie are separating and have signed a legal agreement to that effect, the prime minister's office said in a statement on Wednesday.
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What to know about Tanya Chutkan, the judge randomly assigned to Trump's Jan. 6 case
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan will preside over Trump's trial in the case stemming from his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election.
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'Everything has fallen off a cliff': Battleground state GOPs nosedive in Trump era
State Republican parties across the country are struggling. Can they recover? Does it matter?
www.politico.comLabor unions across Nigeria protest against soaring cost of living under new president
Labor unions are marching across Nigeria to protest the soaring cost of living under the West African nation’s new president.
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Donald Trump: What have Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis said about the charges?
Trump's main rival Ron DeSantis denounces "swamp mentality" but Mike Pence defends the constitution.
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Trump lawyer wants trial on Jan. 6 charges after election
Attorney John Lauro, who is representing former President Trump, suggested Wednesday that he wants to move the trial on his client’s alleged efforts to over the results of the 2020 election u…
thehill.comPittsburgh synagogue gunman will be sentenced to death for the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack
The gunman who stormed a synagogue in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community and killed 11 worshippers will be sentenced to death. A federal jury recommended Wednesday that 50-year-old Robert Bowers be sent to death row for perpetrating the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.
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Brazilian police say at least nine killed in Rio de Janeiro raid
Brazilian police forces say they came under fire as they carried out an operation against criminal groups in a favela.
Kamala Harris turns down DeSantis invitation to discuss Florida curriculum
Vice President Kamala Harris turned down Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' invitation to debate the state's education curriculum, calling the proposal "a politically motivated roundtable."
Donald Trump says the candidates he supports win 'almost every race.' Here's what the results say.
USA TODAY analyzed Donald Trump's claim that the candidates he supports 'win almost every race.' Here's what to know.
Former Ivory Coast President Bédié known for promoting ethnic tensions dies at 89, his party says
Former Ivory Coast president Henri Konan Bédié has died Tuesday night at the age of 89, according to a communiqué from his party.
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Tim Scott will share plan to 'crush the cartels' at upcoming border trip
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) will unveil his plan to "crush the cartels" during his first trip to the southern border as a 2024 Republican presidential candidate Friday.
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Trump's been indicted again. Here's a list of criminal and civil cases he's facing.
Here's a rundown of civil lawsuits filed against Trump and criminal investigations that he's involved in.
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Beijing records heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years, causing severe flooding and 21 deaths
China’s capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years over the past few days as remnants of Typhoon Doksuri deluged the region, turning streets into canals where emergency crews used rubber boats to rescue stranded residents
Migrant numbers crossing Darién Gap set new record, despite US efforts
Migrants who traveled through the dangerous Darién Gap hit new highs in 2023, breaking records only just over halfway through the year, despite U.S. and international efforts.
Wisconsin lawsuit asks new liberal-controlled Supreme Court to toss Republican-drawn maps
A lawsuit filed with Wisconsin’s newly liberal-controlled state Supreme Court argues that Republican-drawn legislative maps are unconstitutional and must be redone.
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North Korea calls US human rights envoy a 'political housemaid' in protest of criticisms
North Korea on Wednesday hurled misogynistic insults at a newly confirmed United States special envoy to monitor the country’s human rights issues and warned of unspecified security consequences if Washington continues to criticize its human rights con...
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter's death penalty sentence is the first under the Biden administration
Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, was sentenced to death by a federal jury on Wednesday.
RNC announces criteria for second debate despite uncertain Trump participation
The Republican National Committee revealed its criteria to qualify for the second primary debate, and it might leave several candidates struggling to make the cut.
www.washingtonexaminer.comProgressive Thai party that won May election is excluded from coalition to form the next government
The progressive political party that won the most seats in Thailand’s general election has been excluded from a coalition to form the next government.
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West African bloc sends delegation to Niger, says force is ‘last resort’
ECOWAS has imposed sanctions on Niger after last week’s coup and insists that there could be use of force within a week.
Trump lawyer blasts indictment as attack on free speech
"This is an attack on free speech and political advocacy. And there's nothing that's more protected under the First Amendment than political speech," John Lauro said.
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Pittsburgh synagogue shooter sentenced to death, families open up about 'relief'
A federal jury has sentenced Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter Robert Bowers to death.
George Conway: Trump ‘played Russian roulette with the law’
Attorney and prominent GOP Trump critic George Conway predicted Wednesday that the former president, who was indicted on more federal charges the day before, will have a difficult time overcoming t…
thehill.comIran's Revolutionary Guard runs drill on disputed islands as US military presence in region grows
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has launched a surprise military drill on disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, just as the U.S. military increase its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by Tehran.
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New Jersey officials praise Lt Gov Sheila Oliver after her death
New Jersey leaders and lawmakers paid tribute to the late Democratic Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who died suddenly Tuesday at the age of 71.
August 2, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news
A Russian drone strike overnight "deliberately" targeted infrastructure on the Danube River, Ukrainian forces said Wednesday.
Hunter Biden investigation: Democrat urges release of Archer transcript to prove Biden innocence
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) is urging House Republicans to publish their transcribed interview with Devon Archer, a former business partner of Hunter Biden, arguing the public release would exonerate the Biden administration from any allegations of international influence peddling.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHere's how Trump's 2024 rivals responded to his third indictment
Perhaps the most interesting statement came from Mike Pence.
www.politico.comRussian drone strikes hit a Ukrainian port on Romania's border that is key to grain exports
Russian drones have hit a Ukrainian port city along the border with Romania, causing significant damage and a huge fire at facilities that are key to Ukrainian grain exports.
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RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel on the upcoming GOP 2024 presidential debates: 'This is the Olympic stage'
Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel defends the RNC's upping of debate thresholds for the second GOP 2024 presidential nomination showdown.
WWE's McMahon served with subpoena by federal agents
Federal law enforcement agents executed a search warrant and served a federal grand jury subpoena to WWE Executive Chairman Vince McMahon last month, according to a regulatory filing
Five takeaways from Trump's indictment for 2020 election interference
The former US president is accused of a broad conspiracy lasting months.
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Taiwan detains army officer suspected of leaking military secrets to China
Taiwan has detained an army officer and several collaborators on suspicion of handing military secrets to China.
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Trump indictment sets dangerous precedent, says Wall Street Journal editorial board
The editorial board of the Wall Street Journal is arguing that the indictment of former President Trump sets a dangerous precedent for candidates’ ability to contest election results in the y…
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Why are more young people using hearing aids?
More young people are using hearing aids as the technology has become more accessible following the FDA’s approval of over-the-counter models.
Daily Briefing: The right to lie?
Breaking down Trump's latest charges and more news to know Wednesday.
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Hunter Biden prosecutor once considered bulldog on fraud takes heat for Hunter treatment
Federal prosecutor Leo Wise, regarded as willing to root out corruption among political elites, is now facing scrutiny for what critics have described as his soft prosecution of Hunter Biden.
Republican senator who voted to convict Trump speaks out on his third indictment
The Alaska Republican, who won reelection last year, was one of seven senators in her party who voted to convict the former president in 2021 after his second impeachment by the House.
www.politico.comSome of Niger's neighbors defend the coup there, even hinting at war. It's a warning for Africa
Not everyone is hostile to last week's coup in Niger. Neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali have taken the unusual step of declaring that foreign military intervention in Niger would be a declaration of war against them, too.
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White House adviser on microchips steps down
Ronnie Chatterji, a central player in the implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act, will return to academia after just over two years in the administration.
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Taylor Swift pushed by California lieutenant governor to postpone concerts as hotel workers strike
California lawmakers and hotel workers are pleading with Taylor Swift to delay her Eras tour concert ahead of the six-night stop in Los Angeles starting this week, pushing the pop star to show solidarity in a rolling labor strike.
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Stocks sink after historic US credit rating downgrade
Fitch Ratings downgraded its US debt rating on Tuesday from the highest AAA rating to AA+, citing "a steady deterioration in standards of governance."
Progress made against massive California-Nevada wildfire but flames threaten iconic Joshua trees
Firefighters aided by rain have made progress fighting a massive blaze that swept through the California desert into Nevada and is threatening the region’s famous spiky Joshua trees.
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California sued by doctors over 'implicit bias' DEI training requirements
Two doctors and medical advocacy group Do No Harm are suing California over its law requiring that doctors complete "implicit bias" training as part of their continuing medical education.
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Trump says he's 'never had so much support' as critics rip latest indictment
Trump said he's "never had so much support" the morning after he was indicted by a federal grand jury for the second time with charges related to the Jan. 6 probe.
Trump’s major legal woes
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is indicted again – the third indictment in the many legal battles he is facing from state, congressional and federal investigators.
www.reuters.comPope Francis blasts scandal of clergy sex abuse in Portugal and meets with survivors
Pope Francis has met with survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Portugal, and the Vatican says he listened intently to them.
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Trump to make first court appearance Thursday afternoon in Jan. 6 case
Former President Trump is scheduled to make his first court appearance Thursday afternoon after being indicted on federal charges related to the transfer of power after the 2020 election. His appea…
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Driver plows into pedestrians on busy New York City sidewalk while fleeing police, injuring 10
The driver of the SUV, which was reported stolen out of the Bronx on Monday, was a 20-year-old man who was detained at the scene by bystanders until police arrived.
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Mega Millions pot grows to $1.25 billion after no winner
The estimated Mega Millions jackpot is the fourth-largest jackpot in the lottery game's history.
RNC releases criteria for second GOP debate
The Republican National Committee (RNC) this week released eligibility criteria for presidential candidates to make the second GOP debate. Candidates will need to meet higher polling and donor thre…
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Ken Paxton to appear in court in securities fraud case hearing
Suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is set to appear in court this week after years of delays in a securities fraud case against him.
thehill.comClimate change made July hotter for almost every human on Earth
A new quick study finds that human-caused global warming made July hotter for four out of five people on Earth.
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Marco Rubio endorses Bernie Moreno in tight Ohio Senate race
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) endorsed Bernie Moreno in the Ohio Senate race, giving the Republican candidate a key boost in the GOP primary for one of the most competitive races in the 2024 cycle.
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DeSantis: Florida history standards ‘not shilling for slavery’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Wednesday further dug his heels into his defense of his state’s slavery curriculum and sharply rebuked what he described as “bad faith” criticism against him. “Well…
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Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance and crackdown on influencers in harsh new hijab law | CNN
Just weeks ahead of the one-year anniversary of the mass protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, Iranian authorities are considering a draconian new bill on hijab-wearing that experts say would enshrine unprecedentedly harsh punitive measures into law.
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Civil War-era rights law key in Trump election interference charges
A law enacted in the aftermath of the U.S. Civil War to protect the rights of Black people factors into the charges brought against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday in a federal election interference case.
As the summer breezes fade, sweltering Europeans give air conditioning a skeptical embrace
Floriana Peroni’s vintage clothing store had to close for a week during Europe’s heat wave last month.
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Ancient whale from Peru may be most massive animal ever on Earth
Move over, blue whale. There is a new contender for the most massive animal in Earth's history.
Rare gold coins found buried in Kentucky cornfield worth millions: 'In line with winning the lottery'
Civil War-era gold coins were recently found in a Kentucky cornfield and listed for sale on govmint.com before being valued at $2 million. The coins were named the "Great Kentucky Hoard."
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers say attempt to jail him before trial is wrong
The written submission in Manhattan federal court was a response to the prosecution’s claim last week that no bail conditions can stop the onetime cryptocurrency power broker from trying to improperly influence the potential jury pool for his October 2 trial.
www.nbcnews.comIndia's top court hearing petitions challenging government's removal of Kashmir's special status
India’s top court is hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality of the legislation passed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in 2019 that stripped disputed Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, scrapped its separate constitution and removed inherited protections on land and jobs.
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Russia strikes Ukrainian grain infrastructure on Danube: 'Terrorists'
Russian forces launched an aerial assault targeting infrastructure at a Ukrainian port on the Danube on Wednesday.
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Pelosi stresses solidarity with people of Taiwan one year after visit
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) issued a statement obtained by The Hill on Tuesday encouraging “solidarity” with Taiwan a year after her controversial visit there. “One year ago, our C…
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, wife of 18 years announce separation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced in an Instagram post that he and his wife, Sophie, are separating and asked for privacy.
It's winter in Argentina — and it's the hottest August in 117 years of records
The hottest temperature on Tuesday was recorded in Rivadavia, where the thermometer hit 98 degrees Fahrenheit.
www.nbcnews.comMideast countries that are already struggling fear price hikes after Russia exits grain deal
Egypt and other lower-income Middle Eastern countries like Lebanon and Pakistan are worried about what comes next after Russia pulled out of a crucial wartime grain deal.
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Biden administration official blames Trump, Jan. 6 for Fitch AAA US downgrade
An official in President Biden's administration blamed former President Donald Trump and the Jan. 6 riots for the downgrade in the U.S.' credit rating.
Vaccines for flu and RSV now available ahead of fall virus season | CNN
With the fall respiratory virus season just around the corner, major US pharmacy chains have begun rolling out flu and RSV vaccine appointments.
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Libertarian Party chairwoman rips Trump indictment
The chairwoman of the Libertarian National Committee criticized former President Trump’s indictment on charges he attempted to overturn the 2020 election, saying statements doubting election result…
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Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition
The world's two biggest rare earths companies outside of China are facing challenges turning rock from their mines into the building blocks for magnets used across the global economy.
Body recovered from New York City creek identified as Goldman Sachs analyst
A body recovered from a New York City creek has been identified as a 27-year-old Goldman Sachs analyst, according to police.
Democratic Colorado mayor mounts challenge to Boebert
A Colorado mayor has entered the race to challenge Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), making her the fifth Democrat so far to launch a campaign against the congresswoman. Grand Junction Mayor Anna Stou…
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4 things to know as full enforcement of incandescent bulb ban begins
The Biden administration started to fully enforce its ban on most incandescent light bulbs this week. The rule — which effectively cemented the switch to LED lights for most consumers — was&nb…
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Death toll from IS bombing at a pro-Taliban cleric's rally in Pakistan earlier this week rises to 63
Pakistani officials say the death toll from an Islamic State group's suicide bombing at a rally of a pro-Taliban cleric's party over the weekend has risen to 63, after eight more of the wounded died in hospital
Trump indicted on charges stemming from Jan 6 investigation
Former President Trump was indicted Tuesday on charges stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
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DNA leads to true identity of woman at center of bizarre "Mom-In-The-Box" cold case in California
In 2014, police found a deceased woman at home and another body in a box under the kitchen table.
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Cubans struggle as peso loses half its value in a year on informal market
The Cuban peso was trading on the informal market at an all-time low of 230 to the dollar on Wednesday, slumping to half its value a year ago as consumers struggle with surging inflation and scarce goods, a widely watched tracker showed.
What some homebuyers are doing to win bidding wars
Homebuyers are finding creative ways to win their dream home in a competitive real estate market.
DeSantis-controlled Disney World district gets rid of all diversity, equity and inclusion programs and staffers
Last spring, DeSantis, who is running for the GOP presidential nomination, signed into law a measure that blocks public colleges from using federal or state funding on diversity programs.
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How much money do you need to retire? Americans have a magic number — and it's big.
People say they need more money than ever to retire comfortably, but most employees are far from reaching their financial goal.
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Jeffrey Goldberg tapped to host PBS’s ‘Washington Week’
PBS’s long-running public affairs program “Washington Week” has hired Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief at The Atlantic, to host the show as the two media companies enter a new pa…
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Ukraine war: Drones target Odesa grain stores near Romania border
A grain silo was damaged and fires broke out in Ukraine's Danube port of Izmail.
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Focus: Central Europe's arms makers scramble for workers as Ukraine boosts business
From building apartments for new employees to offering retired workers free canteen meals to share their expertise, Central Europe's arms manufacturers are scrambling for new ways to cope with the biggest boom since the end of the Cold War.
Hospitals in a 10th of US counties have lost childbirth units over the past five years, according to a new analysis | CNN
Hundreds of hospitals have lost their childbirth units over the past five years, according to a new analysis, affecting about a tenth of US counties and contributing to increasing limitations to access maternity care nationwide.
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India's Modi unlikely to travel to South Africa for BRICS summit, sources say
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be a virtual participant at a summit of BRICS nations in South Africa later this month rather than attend in person, sources in New Delhi told Reuters.
Are the Biden administration's 'processing centers' for migrants in Latin America doing any good?
They were designed to cut border crossings by letting migrants apply for U.S. entry without trekking north. So far they may not have fostered legal travel to the U.S. for anyone.
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New director named at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases following Dr. Anthony Fauci’s retirement | CNN
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo has been selected as the next director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the National Institutes of Health announced in a news release on Wednesday.
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Congress aims to tackle antibiotics time bomb
The world's population is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, and healthcare institutions are sounding the alarm that inaction could result in a breakdown of healthcare systems worldwide within the next 30 years.
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Trump indictment ‘nonevent’ for markets, experts say
While former President Trump’s latest indictment rocked political and media circles Tuesday evening, the news was likely not a factor in market losses Wednesday morning. “A fundamental market tenet…
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‘Crisis intervention’ where police once went
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US pork firms split over Congress bill to overturn California animal welfare law
Some big U.S. pork producers that have spent money to comply with a California law requiring more living space for certain farm animals are lukewarm about legislation proposed in the U.S. Congress that would overturn the state law.
