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Georgia prosecutor seeks March trial date for Trump and 18 others in election case
ATLANTA (AP) — The prosecutor in Atlanta who obtained an indictment this week against former President Donald Trump and 18 others wants to take the case to trial in March. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said in a proposed scheduling order filed with the court Wednesday that she wants the trial to start on March 4.
Trump still leads GOP polls in Iowa, but some voters grow weary
Some voters CBS News spoke to say they still like former President Donald Trump but less than they used to.
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The strengths and weaknesses of the Georgia election meddling case against Trump and his allies | CNN Politics
Fani Willis’ audacious strategy will be tested against an aggressive defense put on by lawyers for Trump and by counsel representing the other more, well-heeled defendants.
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What debate? Trump could time his Georgia arrest to blot out first matchup
Allies say lining up his surrender with the first debate would be a wise political decision. But those aligned with his rivals say Trump won't be able to overshadow the contest.
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Majority says Trump should be prosecuted on charges linked to 2020 election: survey
A majority of Americans says former President Trump should be prosecuted on federal criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to a survey publi…
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Congressional effort grows to strip funding from special counsel's Trump prosecutions
House Republicans are trying to prohibit the use of federal money to pay for special counsel Jack Smith's investigation and criminal cases against Trump.
www.cbsnews.comPlea negotiations could mean no 9/11 defendants face the death penalty, the US tells families
Plea agreements under consideration may mean that the suspected architect of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and his fellow defendants never face the death penalty.
apnews.comThe state that's given Trump the most fits threatens to bite him all over again
The former president has struggled in Georgia, which has a potentially important role to play in the presidential contest.
www.politico.comThe strengths and weaknesses of the Georgia election meddling case against Trump and his allies | CNN Politics
Fani Willis’ audacious strategy will be tested against an aggressive defense put on by lawyers for Trump and by counsel representing the other more, well-heeled defendants.
www.cnn.comRussia hits Ukrainian grain depots again as a foreign ship tries out Kyiv's new Black Sea corridor
Officials say Russia has resumed its targeting of grain infrastructure in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, using drones in overnight strikes on storage facilities and ports along the Danube River.
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‘Overly optimistic’ Georgia Trump trial plan could create ‘circus,’ legal experts warn
Fani Willis, the district attorney in Fulton County, Ga., asked a judge Wednesday to start the trial of former President Trump on charges alleging he and 18 co-defendants plotted to overturn Georgi…
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Karine Jean-Pierre pushes back on Biden ignoring Maui wildfires: 'He has been talking about this'
Karine Jean-Pierre claimed President Biden has "been talking" about the Maui wildfires despite criticism he has received this week for ignoring the crisis.
53 percent in new poll say they would not support Trump if he is GOP nominee
More than half of Americans surveyed said they would not support former President Trump in the 2024 general election if he is the Republican nominee, according to a poll released Wednesday. The arse…
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Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis vs. Donald Trump: His defense? Suggest she is racist
Fulton County DA Fani Willis is the most recent example of a Black judge, district attorney or prosecutor bearing the brunt of Trump's verbal attacks.
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Biden knocks GOP for opposing his domestic agenda as he celebrates anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden celebrated the first anniversary of his administration’s signature climate and health care law on Wednesday – and knocked Republicans for opposing the measure during a lively event in the White House’s East Room.
www.cnn.comGeorgia’s peculiar pardon system is bad news for Trump
Unlike with the federal prosecutions, Trump has no power to shut down the case if he’s reelected.
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Trump refusal to sign loyalty pledge puts RNC in bind
Former President Trump’s refusal to sign the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) loyalty pledge is putting the organization in a bind as next week’s GOP primary debate approaches. Trump said he w…
thehill.comElection workers who face frequent harassment see accountability in the latest Georgia charges
The pressure campaign and threats against two Georgia election workers figured prominently in this week’s indictment of former President Donald Trump.
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Can Trump be pardoned in a state conviction? It’s possible. But in Georgia, it's complicated
In all four indictments, Trump faces different possible scenarios. But what happens if he's convicted on state charges, then reelected president?
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Pence reacts to Trump's 4th indictment, says 'the Georgia election was not stolen'
Mike Pence on Wednesday in Indianapolis said, "The Georgia election was not stolen," marking his first reaction to Trump's fourth indictment
Marjorie Taylor Greene floats Senate run, says she’s open to being Trump’s VP
“I haven’t made up my mind,” she said.
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Trump supporters post names and addresses of Georgia grand jurors online
A fringe website featured the purported names and addresses of the Fulton County grand jury that indicted Trump and 18 other people for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
www.nbcnews.comProtesters march through Miami to object to Florida's Black history teaching standards
Dozens of teachers, students and labor leaders marched to a Miami school district headquarters to protest Florida’s new standards for teaching Black history, which have come under intense criticism for what they say about slavery.
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House Democrats ask Biden administration to deny 73-mile Mountain Valley Pipeline extension - Washington Examiner
A group of 28 House Democrats asked Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Secretary Kimberly Bose to deny a request from the developers of the Mountain Valley Pipeline to extend the project into North Carolina, arguing in a letter this week that its construction would pose serious climate and...
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Maui death toll exceeds 100 and YouTuber Tana Mongeau rants about wine tour: Morning Rundown
As the death toll from the Hawaii wildfires reaches 106 people, Maui residents are organizing their own relief efforts to get food and supplies to their neighbors.
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Maui wildfire survivors say they had to fend for themselves in days after blaze: "We ran out of everything"
Some describe a rescue operation that never came as people suffered and waited.
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Ron DeSantis' security tab approached $10 million as he prepped presidential run
The cost to Florida taxpayers increased by 55% last year compared to the previous year.
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Trouble for Trump in Georgia: A tape recording, a TV trial and all those co-defendants
Criminal charges against Trump may sound familiar the fourth time around, but the Georgia indictment poses distinctive perils for him.
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Who are the 18 co-defendants charged alongside Donald Trump in Georgia?
Who are the 18 co-defendants charged alongside former President Donald Trump in Georgia?
Ramaswamy on why he didn’t vote in several elections: ‘I was a jaded person in my 20s’
In an interview with Sean Hannity, entrepreneur and 2024 GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said his spotty voting record was because he was “jaded” at a younger age. “I was a jaded person …
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'Hell on wheels': Teen convicted of crashing car at 100 mph, killing boyfriend and friend
“This was not reckless driving. This was murder,” the judge said before she read out Mackenzie Shirilla's verdict Monday afternoon.
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein claims 'financial elder abuse' in lawsuit over husband’s estate
In a lawsuit filed on the 90-year-old senator's behalf, her daughter alleges the trustees of Feinstein's late husband's estate have failed to pay the millions she's due.
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GOP-er’s crusade against Big Tech hits a wall
Republican Congressman Ken Buck is “laying the groundwork” for a future fight against tech monopolies, but he acknowledges that won’t happen this Congress.
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Ken Paxton enlisted investor Nate Paul to help set up fake Uber account for mistress visits - Washington Examiner
Suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton solicited the help of Nate Paul, a wealthy donor, in setting up an Uber account under the fake name “Dave P” so he could see his mistress, according to court documents. Recent court filings state Paxton and Paul shared the Uber account and traveled...
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Majority of voters think Trump ‘did something illegal:’ poll
In a recent Fox News poll, a majority of registered voters said they think Trump “did something illegal” related to “efforts to overturn the 2020 election.” The poll, released Wednesday, also found…
thehill.comHunter Biden: What we know of his overseas business dealings
The president’s son and business partners made over $20 million from foreign business deals since Joe Biden was first elected vice president in 2008, the GOP alleges.
Biden to visit Hawaii to meet with survivors of catastrophic Maui wildfires
President Joe Biden is heading to Hawaii to assess the damage from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
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A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos has been charged with wire fraud and identity theft
A former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos has been indicted on federal charges that he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while soliciting contributions for the New York Republican’s campaign.
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California newspaper calls on McCarthy to ‘dump Trump’
A prominent newspaper in Fresno, Calif., within House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) own district, is calling on him to “dump Trump.” The Fresno Bee’s editorial board —…
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White House orders federal agencies to shore up cybersecurity, warns of potential exposure | CNN Politics
The White House ordered federal agencies to shore up their cybersecurity after agencies have lagged in implementing a key executive order President Joe Biden issued in 2021, according to a memo first obtained by CNN.
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Ohio effort to legalize recreational marijuana gets enough signatures for November ballot
Marijuana legalization will be on the ballot in Ohio in November, the secretary of state’s office confirmed Wednesday. Petitioners submitted 127,772 signatures from all over Ohio to qualify …
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House GOP trio introduces bill repealing DC Home Rule Act
Three Republican congressmen introduced a bill Tuesday to repeal the D.C. Home Rule Act, an effort that would remove the Washington, D.C., mayor and council, granting all governing authority in the…
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Officer assigned to VP Harris' visit falls 50-feet from highway ramp in Seattle
The Bellevue, Washington, police officer was conscious after he fell 50 to 60 feet from an on-ramp to a highway below, officials said.
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Maui wildfires updates: President Biden, first lady get firsthand look at damage
Updates on the deadly wildfires on Maui.
Liz Cheney’s prophetic warning to her fellow Republicans
“There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain.”
thehill.comDemocrat calls McCarthy ‘pathetic and shameful’ for protecting Santos after aide charged
Daniel Goldman says fabulist congressman paid someone to impersonate Republican House speaker’s chief of staff
DOD-Tuberville standoff has no end in sight
It has turned into a full-blown crisis that no one NatSec Daily talked to can see ending soon.
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Georgia court clerk admits 'mishap' behind 'fictitious' Trump indictment: 'I am human'
The Fulton County (Georgia) Clerk of Courts Office admitted it made a mistake when it posted a "fictitious" indictment of former President Donald Trump before a grand jury had even voted.
China appears to be building an airstrip on a disputed South China Sea island
Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press appear to show China is constructing an airstrip on a South China Sea island also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan.
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Greene speculates on political future as Georgia senator, Trump’s VP
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has not made up her mind on whether she’ll run for Senate in 2026, but she did express interest in the vice presidency in an interview Wednesday with The Atlanta…
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Georgia grand jurors who indicted Trump doxxed with names and addresses posted online: Report - Washington Examiner
The names and addresses of the Fulton County grand jury in Georgia that indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 others have allegedly been posted online, opening the members to harassment, a news report revealed Wednesday. The assumed addresses were noted by the nonpartisan research group...
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Biden to visit Maui on Monday as wildfire recovery efforts continue
President Biden will meet with first responders, survivors and federal, state and local officials on the fire-ravaged island.
www.cbsnews.comAn appeals court backs some abortion drug limits, pending the Supreme Court's approval
A federal appeals court has upheld some restrictions on access to the FDA-approved drug used in the most common form of abortion.
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GOP legal experts file amicus brief backing January trial for Trump
A group of conservative legal experts on Monday filed an amicus brief in support of the Jan. 2 proposed trial date in the federal criminal case against former President Trump over his efforts to re…
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Indictment alleges Trump's ex-chief of staff Mark Meadows played key role in efforts to overturn election
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows was among 18 named co-conspirators indicted with former President Donald Trump in a sweeping felony indictment in Georgia.
Lithuania to temporarily close two checkpoints with Belarus amid tensions on border
Lithuania has decided to temporarily close two of its six checkpoints with Belarus this week amid growing tensions with its eastern neighbor, an ally of Russia.
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Hurd ‘pretty confident’ he will qualify for debate
2024 Republican presidential candidate and former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) said he thinks he will be able to get on next week’s Republican presidential debate stage. During a Wednesday interview wi…
thehill.comCourt backs anti-abortion protesters who cited Black Lives Matter demonstrations in First Amendment suit
Washington police arrested anti-abortion protesters who chalked sidewalk messages. They pointed to similar messages by Black Lives Matter protesters.
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Pence: ‘The Georgia election was not stolen’
The former vice president is leaning into his resistance to Trump’s efforts to overturn the election.
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Florida Democrat Darren Soto pans Trump for Maui comments
Florida Democratic Rep. Darren Soto slammed former President Trump and Republicans for their criticism of the Biden administration’s response to the Maui fires, drawing a contrast with the Tr…
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Russian raid off Turkey's coast tests Erdogan's resolve
Russia's raid on a ship just off Turkey's coast brings the fallout from the Ukraine war to another NATO frontier and raises the stakes as Ankara seeks to coax Moscow back to a grain-export deal that would restore some calm to the Black Sea.
Special counsel obtained Trump’s Twitter direct messages
Special counsel Jack Smith sought to review former President Trump’s direct messages, draft tweets, and location information as his office battled for information related to his account on X, forme…
thehill.comFrank LaRose, GOP Senate candidate in Ohio, fires a top staffer for tweets critical of Donald Trump
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, the most prominent Republican in the race to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown next year, has fired one of his top aides after social media posts surfaced in which the staffer criticized Donald Trump. LaRose's office confirmed press secretary Rob...
Witnesses of Buffalo mass shooting file rare lawsuit against social media and gun companies
Witnesses of the massacre at a Tops grocery store that left 10 Black people dead sued several companies, including Youtube and Reddit, where the gunman was allegedly radicalized.
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Top Dem dark money network faces IRS complaint over alleged self-enrichment of its founder
A watchdog group has filed an IRS complaint alleging that Eric Kessler, founder of Arabella Advisors, illegally benefited financially from nonprofits his firm manages.
Florida's costs for protecting Gov. Ron DeSantis rise as he became GOP presidential hopeful
The cost of protecting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, his family and visiting officials has significantly risen from $6.1 million to $9.9 million as the Republican presidential hopeful embarked on an aggressive travel schedule to outflank former President Donald Trump in the GOP primary.
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Mike Pence says ‘Georgia election was not stolen’ in first remarks after Trump’s latest indictment
Trump and his top allies have been indicted on felony charges in connection with efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the battleground state.
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Trump seeks to weaponize Georgia indictment in 2024 race
Former President Trump and his allies are looking to weaponize his mounting legal woes after he and 18 co-defendants were indicted Monday night by a grand jury in Georgia on charges related to inte…
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Thirteen college presidents launch pro-free speech partnership to fight campus censorship - Washington Examiner
A group of 13 presidents from several major colleges announced a new partnership Tuesday to promote free expression on their campuses. The partnership has been dubbed the "Campus Call for Free Expression" and was organized by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, an organization that says it is...
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GOP lawmaker apologizes for ‘religious freedom’ tweet
A Republican lawmaker apologized Tuesday for a “religious freedom” tweet he posted earlier that day after receiving backlash from both sides of the aisle. Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) asked Lizzie…
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Ukraine claims it has retaken key village from Russians as counteroffensive grinds on
Ukraine appears to be trying to drive a wedge between Russian forces in the south, but it is up against strong defensive lines and is advancing without air support.
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Schumer urges McConnell to pressure Tuberville to stop military blockade - Washington Examiner
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said on Wednesday that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) should use his authority as head of his conference to pressure Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) to end his monthslong hold on Pentagon confirmations. Tuberville has been embroiled in...
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Ohio GOP Senate candidate parts ways with top aide who tweeted criticism of Trump
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R), who’s running in the state’s closely watched Senate race, has parted ways with his press secretary after the aide tweeted criticism of former P…
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Tim Scott calls new Trump indictment 'un-American' during Iowa State Fair visit
Sen. Tim Scott steered clear of directly criticizing former President Donald Trump after his fourth indictment, calling it "un-American."
In Georgia Case Against Trump, a Trial as Soon as March Could Be a Stretch
Fani Willis, the district attorney of Fulton County, Georgia, said Monday that she hoped her criminal racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and his allies could go to trial in about six months. On Wednesday, her office filed a motion seeking a March 4 start date.
Will Donald Trump show up at next week's presidential debate? GOP rivals are preparing for it
Donald Trump says he won’t sign the pledge required to participate. But his rivals are actively preparing as if he will be onstage for the GOP’s first 2024 presidential debate next week.
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Arkansas joins Florida in nixing AP African American studies
Arkansas is joining Florida in nixing the Advanced Placement (AP) African American studies course from its schools. The state announced right before classes began for the 2023-2024 school year that…
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Newsom makes concessions on the way to mental health reform
The changes to his spending overhaul are meant to quell concerns from county and youth advocates.
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North Carolina Legislature overrides vetoes of bills targeting transgender health care, athletes
The North Carolina Legislature voted Wednesday to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto against three bills that would ban gender-affirming health care for transgender minors, prevent transgen…
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Land-for-NATO swap proposal that drew ire in Ukraine was 'a mistake': Live updates
A NATO official walked back his suggestion that Ukraine give up land to Russia in exchange for membership in the military alliance.
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Graham on indictments: ‘If you claim you’re cheated as a Republican, they’re gonna try to put you in jail’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Wednesday railed against the recent indictments of former President Trump for his efforts to remain in power following the 2020 election, and accused prosecutors of …
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Tim Scott’s likability is fueling his rise. But how high can he climb? | CNN Politics
After two hours at the Iowa State Fair spent posing for photos, glad-handing attendees visiting the livestock barn and indulging in carnival games and the famous pork chop grill, Tim Scott was heading for the exits when he stopped to meet a group of voters.
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Cruz demands Anheuser-Busch 'cooperate' with investigation into Dylan Mulvaney controversy
Senate Commerce Committee ranking member Ted Cruz, R-Texas, sent a letter to Anheuser-Busch's CEO to demand the company comply with the committee's probe into the Dylan Mulvaney controversy.
Dozens dead from Maui wildfires: What we know about the victims
Here's what we know about those who have been killed by the wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Former Trump White House lawyer says ‘no chance’ Georgia trial happens within two years
A former Trump White House lawyer said Tuesday there was “no chance” that Fulton County (Ga.) District Attorney Fani Willis’s case brought against former President Trump and his allies will go to t…
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John Eastman ethics trial must push forward despite attempts to delay: California Bar - Washington Examiner
Attorney John Eastman's ongoing disbarment proceedings for allegedly violating ethics and state law should proceed despite his pleas for a delay, according to a new filing from California State Bar officials.Prosecutors in the disciplinary case that could cost Eastman his license to practice law...
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Maui tourism, an economic mainstay, sparks anger amid fire ruin
The incongruous sight of tourists enjoying Maui's tropical beaches while search-and-rescue teams trawl building ruins and waters for victims of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century has outraged some residents.
Azerbaijan military assistance waiver delayed as review drags on
Lawmakers and Armenian groups are calling on the Biden administration to end exemptions that allow Baku to receive security assistance from the U.S.
www.politico.comFires and other disasters are increasing in Hawaii, according to this AP data analysis
Hawaii is increasingly under siege from disasters, and what is escalating most is wildfire. That's according to an Associated Press analysis of Federal Emergency Management Agency records.
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Exclusive: Blinken speaks by phone with Paul Whelan, who is wrongfully detained in Russia | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by phone on Wednesday with American Paul Whelan, who is being held in a remote prison camp in Russia, a source familiar told CNN.
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Biden celebrates as climate law marks first year
Biden signed the sweeping Inflation Reduction Act into law one year ago Wednesday. It includes roughly $370 billion to help shift the U.S. to cleaner forms of power.
www.politico.comGeoff Duncan, a witness in Trump's Georgia case, has a warning for the GOP
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who was questioned Monday by a grand jury ahead of former President Donald Trump’s indictment announcement, calls the last two and a half years of election lies a “nightmare” that he hopes will soon come to an end.
Ukraine retakes village but warns of trouble in northeast - Kyiv
Ukraine announced the recapture of the village of Urozhaine from Russian troops in the southeast on Wednesday, but warned the situation on the northeastern front was deteriorating amid Russian counter-attacks.
The Killers apologize after boos for bringing Russian fan onstage
The American band has apologized after it waded into deep geopolitical waters at its concert in the Black Sea country Tuesday night.
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Appeals court upholds FDA's 2000 approval of abortion pill, but would allow some limits
A federal appeals court upheld the 23-year-old approval of mifepristone, but said a series of actions the FDA took in recent years to make it easier to obtain went too far.
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Kathy Hochul criticizes Eric Adams’s handling of New York City’s immigrant crisis - Washington Examiner
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) criticized New York City officials in a letter Tuesday night, saying the city has "failed" to accept the state's help or recommendations regarding the immigration crisis there. A lawyer for Hochul explained in a 12-page letter the steps her administration has taken to...
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Hawaii legislators to demand state tap independent investigator to probe wildfires
The state senators plan to make their demand in a letter to the state's attorney general.
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Fired Wisconsin courts director files complaints against liberal Supreme Court justices
The former director of Wisconsin’s court system who was fired by liberal state Supreme Court justices the day after they gained control of the panel has filed complaints against his replacement and the justices who voted to oust him.
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Playbook PM: The big question looming over the debate
And Biden plans to travel to Maui.
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Mike Pence explains Georgia's 2020 election was 'not stolen' after Donald Trump's indictment
Former Vice President Mike Pence explained that "the Georgia election was not stolen" after former President Donald Trump's indictment in the state.
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From ‘America’s Mayor’ to Criminal Defendant: Giuliani’s Long Tumble
Early in the scrum of the 2016 presidential campaign, political strategist Rick Wilson bumped into an old boss and strongly advised him not to cast his lot with Donald Trump. No good would come of it. “Even if he wins, he’s going to destroy you,” Wilson remembered telling Rudy Giuliani. “This...
Maui fire: First victims named as death toll reaches 111
More than 1,000 people are still feared to be missing as the death toll continues to climb.
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Pence breaks silence on Trump's Georgia indictment, says 'election was not stolen'
In his first comments since the latest indictment of former President Donald Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence reiterated that the 2020 election was not stolen.
In a coup for the dark and damp, bats and mushrooms get their moment in Sacramento
Two organisms native to California could join the state's pantheon of symbols.
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Pakistan crowd vandalises churches, torches homes after blasphemy accusation
A Muslim crowd attacked a Christian community vandalising several churches and setting houses on fire.
Dutch journalist leaves Russia after her visa was not renewed
Dutch journalist Eva Hartog says Russian authorities refused to renew the visa and gave her six days to leave the country after 10 years of living and reporting in Russia.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 539
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 539th day.
Donald Trump indicted: Proposed Georgia trial date just one day before Super Tuesday - Washington Examiner
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis proposed a trial start date of March 2024 after the recent indictment of former President Donald Trump. Willis requested a pretrial conference on Feb. 20, 2024, and a trial start date of March 4, 2024, one day before Super Tuesday, which is when the...
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As tourists seek refunds for upcoming Maui trips, Airbnb offers muddled response
Guests and hosts say the short-term booking site has fallen short in its messaging as the island recovers from the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history.
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How Ron DeSantis' campaign style has changed after early stumbles: Reporter's notebook
Observing Ron DeSantis in Iowa and New Hampshire in recent weeks exemplifies the reset he hopes will reignite his 2024 presidential campaign against Trump
Armed Utah man shot by FBI last week carried AR-15 in 2018 police encounter, records show
Police records show a Utah man killed by officers last week as they tried to arrest him for social media threats he made against President Joe Biden and others had a history of frightening people with firearms.
apnews.comExtreme heat is on everyone's lips. Too bad it can't get political traction.
Extreme heat funding is a tiny fraction of California's climate budget, despite killing more residents than all other weather events combined.
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OnPolitics: Anti-abortion protesters cited Black Lives Matter demonstrations in court
Anti-abortion protesters notched a legal win after they cited Black Lives Matter demonstrations in court.
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George Santos-linked fundraiser indicted after allegedly impersonating top House aide
The Justice Department linked the charges against fundraiser Samuel Miele to Rep. George Santos' pending case.
www.cbsnews.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell $1.61 to $79.38 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for October delivery fell $1.44 to $83.45 a barrel.
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White House inaction forces another FAA leadership change
Acting Administrator Polly Trottenberg is prevented by law from leading the FAA for more than 210 days — a clock that expires in October.
www.politico.comSchumer: Government funding resolution agreement with McCarthy is 'good sign'
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday said he met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy a few weeks ago and agreed to a resolution that could extend current federal government spending for a few months. "We agreed we should do a CR ... where you just extend the existing funding for...
August 16, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Ukraine’s military said it has taken back the village of Urozhaine in the eastern Donetsk region, following intense battles as part of the counteroffensive against Russia.
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Fulton County DA sets proposed trial date in Trump-Georgia case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has proposed that the trial for former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case begin on March 4, 2024.
Juvenile charged in fatal shooting of 8-year-old Jenesis Dockery
A juvenile was arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of Jenesis Dockery, an 8-year-old Black girl who was killed while she was at her babysitter's house.
U.S. hurricane deaths concentrated in vulnerable counties, research finds
A study found that almost 94% of hurricane-related deaths were among people who lived in counties that ranked medium to high on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s social vulnerability index.
www.nbcnews.comHouse Oversight Committee member asks chairman to refer Dan Snyder to the DOJ for investigation
The ranking Democrat on the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform is asking the Republican chair in charge to refer former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to the Department of Justice for lying under oath.
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What the 5th Circuit ruling does to the abortion drug mifepristone
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit issued a long-awaited ruling on Wednesday on the fate of the abortion pill mifepristone that would restore several restrictions and revoke order-by-mail prescriptions of the controversial medication if it were not for a stay order issued by the Supreme…
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Environmental groups sue SoCal air regulator over ozone pollution
Earthjustice and the Sierra Club accused state agencies of failing to impose a fee on major industries.
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Appeals court says abortion pill should remain on market but rules in favor of limiting access | CNN Politics
A federal appeals court on Wednesday wiped away a lower court’s ruling that would’ve taken the medication abortion drug mifepristone off the market, but upheld aspects of the ruling that could cut back access to the pills.
www.cnn.comDonald Trump’s In A One-Way Feud With This Cornfield Kingmaker
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is staying neutral in the presidential race — for now. But in Trump’s GOP, even sitting on the sidelines can be an act of defiance.
Donald Trump indicted: Newt Gingrich claims Democrats would ‘destroy the law’ to destroy Trump - Washington Examiner
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich claimed on Wednesday that the Left is so threatened by former President Donald Trump that it would "destroy the law" in order to destroy the former president. Gingrich was responding to a comment from Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) on Tuesday in which she said she...
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Democrats demand Biden probe migrant family separations at border
Democrats in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus are demanding President Biden investigate Texas officials for separating families at the border.
Russia-Ukraine war updates: Moscow ‘hits’ Danube grain port; ship sets sail
All the updates as they happened on August 16.
Marion County to return evidence seized in raid on small Kansas newspaper
Marion County, Kansas, has said it will return evidence seized in a controversial police raid of a local newspaper after an attorney review.
Appeals court backs limits on access to abortion pill mifepristone, ruling against Biden's FDA
The 5th Circuit ruling was only the latest step in what has turned into a months long legal drama over access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
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US sanctions Lebanese environmental group accused of being an arm of Hezbollah
The United States has imposed sanctions on a Lebanese environmental organization accused of being an arm of the militant group Hezbollah.
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Fed Reserve officials continue to see "significant" inflation risk that may require more rate hikes
Officials want more data to be confident that inflation is abating, according to the minutes of their July 25-26 meeting.
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Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft enters lunar orbit
Russia's lunar spacecraft entered the moon's orbit on Wednesday, a major step towards the country's ambition of being the first to land on the moon's south pole in the search for frozen water.
White House shoots down critics over Biden's 'no comment' Hawaii response
The White House is pushing back on criticism after President Biden said he had 'no comment' on Hawaii's rising death toll from the Maui wildfire, where at least 100 have died.
Fulton County district attorney wants Trump trial to begin March 4, 2024 | CNN Politics
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked a judge to set a trial date of March 4, 2024, for former President Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants – a proposal that would put the Republican presidential candidate on trial a day before he competes in the Super Tuesday primary contests.
www.cnn.comNicaraguan government seizes highly regarded university from Jesuits
The Jesuits say Nicaragua's government has confiscated the University of Central America in Nicaragua, which is one of the region’s most highly regarded colleges.
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"Transportation disaster" closes schools, leaves students stranded in Louisville, Kentucky
Seventy percent of public school students in Louisville depend on buses for transportation.
www.cbsnews.comDeath Toll From Maui Fires Exceeds 100 As Search Efforts Continue
President Joe Biden will also travel to the island, where the historic town of Lahaina was razed by the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century.
Man indicted on a charge of anti-Asian hate crime in NYC Koreatown attack
Prosecutors said the man yelled anti-Chinese comments before assaulting the couple, who are of Korean descent.
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DNA from Oetzi the Iceman traces his roots to present day Turkey
New research takes another look at the DNA of the famous glacier mummy to paint a better picture of the ancient hunter
Akram criticizes Pakistan Cricket Board for leaving Imran Khan out of Independence Day video
The Pakistan Cricket Board has received severe backlash for leaving World Cup-winning captain and former prime minister Imran Khan out of a video showing the country's cricketing achievements.
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White House compares public’s slow embrace of Inflation Reduction Act to Obamacare - Washington Examiner
The White House is confident the public will come to appreciate the Inflation Reduction Act as it did with Obamacare as President Joe Biden dispatches John Podesta and Neera Tanden, aides to former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, to promote the measure."I have some experience of...
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Loved ones of Americans released on house arrest in Iran push back on criticism of prospective deal | CNN Politics
The family members of two Americans who were released into house arrest in Iran last week as part of a deal aimed at bringing them back home to the United States hit back at criticisms about the prospective agreement.
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North Carolina lawmakers to review wide-ranging elections bill following budget standoff, legislative delay
A wide-ranging retooled elections bill is advancing North Carolina’s Republican-controlled General Assembly. The House will likely vote on the measure Wednesday.
'Smart Window' maker to pay nearly $5 million fine for illegal wastewater dumping in Mississippi
A federal judge has ruled California-based company will pay just under $5 million in fines for discharging wastewater into a publicly owned sewage treatment plant in Mississippi without obtaining a valid state permit.
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H&M probes alleged Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies
A human rights group tracked 156 cases of alleged worker abuse in Myanmar garment factories at various brands.
Canada excluded as China loosens group travel bans
China recently lifted restrictions on group tours to over 70 countries - Canada is not on the list.
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US ruled Montana officials can no longer ignore its climate change contributions
In a first-of-its-kind trial, a judge ruled that officials in Montana, home to some of the world’s largest coal reserves, must constitutionally protect residents from climate change.
Ukraine reports new attack on grain silos but cargo ship sets sail
Ukraine said Russia had attacked its grain storage facilities overnight, but a container ship left the Black Sea port of Odesa on Wednesday despite Moscow's threat to target shipping after it abandoned an export deal.
SWAT member fatally shoots man during standoff at southern Indiana apartment complex
A 65-year-old man has been fatally shot by police during a standoff at a southern Indiana apartment complex.
apnews.com‘Biased.’ ‘Corrupt.’ ‘Deranged.’ Trump’s Taunts Test Limits of Release.
Just days ago, the judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s prosecution on charges of seeking to subvert the 2020 election admonished him against violating the conditions of his release put in place at his arraignment — including by making “inflammatory statements” that could be...
Evictions are on the rise, and it's tougher for undocumented tenants
Many Latinos, including agricultural workers in states like California, are being forced out of their residences as more landlords are taking action with the end of pandemic aid.
www.nbcnews.comA George Santos fundraiser impersonated Kevin McCarthy's top aide. He was just indicted in NY.
Samuel Miele was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating a high-ranking aide to a member of the House with leadership responsibilities.
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Tech lobbyists are running the table on state privacy laws
The tech industry has largely co-opted the once-dreaded “patchwork” of state rules — and its success is sapping momentum for federal legislation.
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California Democrat requests criminal investigation into DeSantis immigrant flights - Washington Examiner
A Democratic California lawmaker has echoed calls to launch a criminal investigation into Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) after the governor flew dozens of immigrants to Sacramento earlier this year. State Assemblymember Evan Low, representing Silicon Valley, proposed a resolution on Tuesday calling...
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Will Michelle Obama take Biden's place in 2024 thanks to Hunter's scandals?
Many voters are unhappy with the possibility of President Biden seeking a second term and inhabiting the White House for another four years. His son Hunter's scandals also loom large.
US looks to ban imports, exports of a tropical fish threatened by aquarium trade
The federal government is looking to ban importation and exportation of a species of tropical fish that conservation groups have long said is exploited by the pet trade.
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Maui vets race to save injured pets left behind in the fires, 3,000 animals still missing
The Maui Humane Society estimates over 3,000 pets are missing from Lahaina, and vets who have rescued some of the dogs and cats say they have suffered severe injuries.
Lithuania closes two Belarus border crossings
The Lithuanian government said on Wednesday it had decided to close two of the country's six border crossing points with Belarus due to "geopolitical circumstances", weeks after Russian Wagner Group mercenaries took refuge in the country.
Who wants to fly over Taliban-held Afghanistan? New FAA rules allow it, but planes largely avoid it
Two years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cuts time and fuel consumption for East-West travel.
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Trump, co-defendants in Georgia election case expected to be booked in Fulton County jail, sheriff says
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said that the 19 defendants have until noon on Aug. 25 to turn themselves in.
www.cbsnews.comUS military's aerial reconnaissance pictures of England during WWII go online for the first time
During World War II, specifically in 1943 and 1944, the U.S. Army Air Forces' photographic reconnaissance units captured the changing face of England, primarily around their bases in the south of the country.
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Like paying for sky-high gas, groceries? Wish Biden's Inflation Reduction Act a happy anniversary
The Inflation Reduction Act was passed by Congress one year ago this month. President Biden and others promised Americans the law would attack inflation. They were wrong.
More than a dozen Niger soldiers killed in attack near Mali border
The Nigerien Defence Ministry says another 20 soldiers were wounded in the attack.
Federal Reserve minutes: Too-high inflation, still a threat, could require more rate hikes
Most Federal Reserve officials last month still regarded high inflation as an ongoing threat that could require further interest rate increases, according to the minutes of their July 25-26 meeting.
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Shot at, drowned, executed: Hundreds of people in Darfur were killed in a day-long massacre, body collectors say | CNN
As the killing continues unabated in Sudan, with reports that the violence is accelerating, CNN’s investigation into atrocities carried out over a single day in June offers a window into the scale of abuses, largely hidden from view.
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Alec Baldwin could face new charges from Rust shooting amid report on gun’s trigger - Washington Examiner
Alec Baldwin could potentially face new charges over the accidental shooting that occurred while filming a movie in 2021, as a new report claims the gun used in the shooting had either been pulled or depressed. The new report examined both the revolver that was used on the set of the film and...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS secretary of state says Poland's 1943 Bialystok ghetto uprising was an act of bravery and dignity
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has sent a message marking the anniversary of the 1943 Bialystok ghetto uprising in Poland, saying it was an act of bravery that reaffirmed the dignity of Jews during the Holocaust.
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Republicans scrutinize Biden White House’s emails with tech platforms
Selective releases from Rep. Jim Jordan and a federal court case have become a focus for Republicans claiming censorship on social media.
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Willis proposes March 4 start date for Trump's Georgia election interference trial
Fani Willis has proposed a March 4 start date for the trial of former President Trump and 18 others on charges of attempting to overturn the election results in Georgia.
An abandoned desert village an hour from Dubai offers a glimpse at the UAE's hardscrabble past
Nestled in the sand dunes an hour’s drive from the skyscrapers of Dubai, a desert village abandoned in the 1990s stands as an eerie relic of the rapid urbanization of the United Arab Emirates.
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British Museum worker sacked over missing treasures
The museum dismisses a member of staff and police are investigating after items go missing.
www.bbc.comSwiss government lines up behind EU's 11th round of sanctions against Russia
Switzerland’s government has lined up with the European Union’s 11th round of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine.
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Two research teams detail advancements in transplanting pig kidneys to humans, marking key steps on path to clinical trials | CNN
New advancements in transplanting pig kidneys to humans, detailed by two separate research teams on Wednesday, mark key steps forward in the evolving field of xenotransplantation, the use of non-human tissues or organs to treat medical conditions in humans.
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Travis King: What happened to other U.S. soldiers who defected to North Korea?
North Korea on Wednesday confirmed it is holding U.S. Army Private Travis King after he crossed the border from South Korea last month while on a tour, but did not elaborate on what his future might hold.
Would Senate Democrats take up a Biden impeachment pushed by House Republicans? - Washington Examiner
Seven months into Republican control of the House of Representatives, they are making noises about impeaching President Joe Biden. And Biden’s vanquished opponent is demanding it. At a late July rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump said that any elected Republican who will...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene floats Trump vice president slot or Senate run - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is only in her second term in the House but she already has her eyes on a bigger perch. Greene told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that she could run for a Senate seat and would consider becoming former President Donald Trump's running mate as he seeks...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMuslim mobs attack churches in eastern Pakistan after accusing Christians of desecrating the Quran
Police say a Muslim mob has attacked a Christian area in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, burning a church, damaging four others and demolishing a man's house after accusing him of desecrating Islam’s holy book.
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UK inflation falls to 17-month low of 6.8%, unlikely to derail interest rate rise
The rate of inflation in the U.K. fell sharply in July to a 17-month low largely on the back of lower energy prices
Family of academic detained in Egypt accuse US of breaking pledge to help
Salah Soltan, a US green card holder and critic of Abdel-Fatah al-Sisi, claims he faces death in Cairo jail and urges Biden to act
Dozens of Senegalese migrants are dead or missing after their boat is rescued with 38 survivors
Dozens of people are dead or missing following an attempt to migrate from Senegal to Spain by sea. A boat believed to have departed Senegal with more than 100 migrants in early July has been rescued with 38 survivors and several dead on board near the Atlantic island nation of Cabo Verde.
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Protesters march through Miami to object to Florida’s Black history teaching standards
The new curriculum standards require lessons that say enslaved people “developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.”
www.nbcnews.comStock market today: Asia follows Wall Street lower after Fed's notes dent hopes of rate hikes ending
Asian stocks have followed Wall Street lower after notes from a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting dented hopes interest rate hikes are finished.
apnews.comHaiti gang leader vows to fight any foreign armed force if it commits abuses
An ex-police officer considered by many to be Haiti’s most powerful gang leader warns he will fight any international armed force deployed to the Caribbean country if it commits any abuses.
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Congressman Ro Khanna slammed for meeting Hindutva ideologue on India visit
US Congressman Ro Khanna has come under fire for meeting a far-right ideologue on his trip to India.
Virginia's largest school district to defy the governor's guidance on bathrooms, pronouns
After conducting a legal review, a Virginia county public school system announced that it would reject Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new guidance on bathrooms and pronouns in schools.
Two more home insurers exit California amid wildfire risks and state rules - Washington Examiner
Two new home insurers have abruptly announced plans to exit the California insurance market, further reducing options for residents in the state to protect their properties when risks of wildfires and other extreme weather events are on the rise. AmGUARD Insurance, a subsidiary of Berkshire...
www.washingtonexaminer.comDeath toll rises to 27 as Dominican firefighters find more bodies in this week's explosion
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say the death toll from a powerful explosion this week has risen to 27.
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Disappearing glaciers will give way to emerging, 'novel' ecosystems, new research finds
Scientists are beginning to better understand the consequences that melting glaciers will have on humans, species of all kind and the ecosystem in which they live.
Business Highlights: Fed in July saw inflation as ongoing threat, Teamsters back Amazon drivers
Business Highlights: A summary of the day’s top stories in the business world.
apnews.comShould governments be blamed for climate change? How one lawsuit could change US policies
A judge’s decision finding that Montana policies violate residents' constitutional rights to a healthful environment could have broad implications.
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Nearly 1 in 10 adults in the US has lost a family member to drug overdose, new KFF poll finds | CNN
The drug epidemic has become deadlier than ever in the United States in recent years, and a new poll from KFF captures the significant toll that substance use has had on families nationwide.
www.cnn.comRescuers recover 33 bodies from a landslide at a Myanmar jade mine, with 3 people still missing
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of 33 people from a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar and are searching for three people believed to be missing.
apnews.comWith a Gallic shrug, Fed bids adieu to the recession that wasn't
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Blame it on economic theory not matching reality, groupthink among forecasters, or political partisanship by opponents of the Biden administration, but a year ago much of the U.S. was convinced the country was in a recession, or would be soon. The first two quarters of...
Oklahoma declines to discuss a settlement of Tulsa Race Massacre survivors’ lawsuit
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has agreed to consider the survivors’ appeal, and the state attorney general’s litigation division filed its response Monday.
www.nbcnews.comPig kidney works in a donated body for over a month, a step toward animal-human transplants
Researchers plan to track the organ's performance for a second month. It's another step in the long quest to one day use animal organs to save human lives. More than 100,000 patients are on the nation’s transplant list and thousands die each year waiting.
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What does the US abortion pill ruling mean for patients?
Access to the abortion pill mifepristone must be restricted, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Wednesday, ordering a ban on telemedicine prescriptions and shipments of the drug by mail.
Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy claims
Thousands took to the streets over accusations that two Christian men had desecrated the Quran.
www.bbc.comFederal grants will replace water tunnels beneath roads that are harmful to fish
The Biden administration has announced nearly $200 million in federal infrastructure grants to upgrade tunnels that carry streams beneath roads but can be deadly to fish that get stuck trying to pass through.
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Former U.S. officials urge Congress to enhance Biden's China investment order
A bipartisan group of former senior U.S. national security officials urged Congress on Wednesday to dedicate resources to President Joe Biden's recent order restricting some outbound U.S. investment to China, calling it a top priority.
New York National Guard to secure hotels sheltering immigrants following sexual assaults - Washington Examiner
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) is sending New York Army National Guard soldiers to upstate counties where immigrants have been bused out of New York City and placed in hotels following sexual assault allegations at an Erie County shelter.The deployment of an unspecified number of new soldiers to Erie...
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Father of a 12-year-old detained while taking out trash says he will not accept a police apology | CNN
The father of a 12-year-old Black boy who was briefly detained by police while taking out the trash outside his Lansing, Michigan, apartment building said Monday he does not accept an apology from the police.
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Ocean cleanup group removes record 25,000 pounds of trash from Great Pacific Garbage Patch in one extraction
Ocean cleanup crews have fished out the most trash ever taken from one of the largest garbage patches in the world.
Long Island cop takes down gunslinging suspect with fender side swipe on video
New York police arrested a suspect who allegedly menaced drivers and responding officers with a handgun after knocking the person down with a patrol vehicle on video.
Libya fighting leaves 55 dead, dozens injured: Medics
Fighting between rival groups began on Monday night in Tripoli, and ended after the release of a commander on Tuesday.
Germany's Cabinet approves a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale
Germany’s Cabinet has approved a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Union’s most populous nation to decriminalize possession of limited amounts and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy the substance for recreational purposes.
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The IRA turns 1. Many Democrats are already talking about the next climate law.
They're joining President Joe Biden in celebrating the Inflation Reduction Act, but his allies in Congress say they have a lot more to do.
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4 more cases of locally acquired dengue reported in Florida as virus continues to spread: Officials
Four more cases of locally-acquired dengue have been reported in Florida bringing the total number of infections in the state this year up to 10.
Trump Indictment Four: Too much - Washington Examiner
TRUMP INDICTMENT FOUR: TOO MUCH. The MSNBC coverage of Trump Indictment Four, running late Monday night into early Tuesday morning, had an odd undertone. The network's stars had gathered for the Big Event, but something seemed just a little wrong. They seemed like children who had gotten much...
www.washingtonexaminer.comA marijuana legalization question will be on Ohio’s fall ballot after lawmakers failed to act on it
A proposal legalizing recreational adult use of marijuana in Ohio has made the November ballot. Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose determined Wednesday that the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol has submitted enough signatures to proceed this fall after state lawmakers failed to a
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Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum grows lead for ruling party presidential ticket
If former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum wins the nomination, women could be at the head of the presidential election’s two top tickets.
www.nbcnews.comBiden marks 1-year anniversary of climate, health law, says 'we're investing in all of America'
President Joe Biden proclaims that his administration is “turning things around” for Americans when it comes to the economy.
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Special counsel obtained Trump DMs despite ‘momentous’ bid by Twitter to delay, unsealed filings show
Judge Beryl Howell lit into Twitter for taking steps to give Donald Trump advance notice about the search warrant.
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Authorities investigating series of hoax calls and bomb threats targeting synagogues across 10 states | CNN
Authorities are investigating a series of hoax phone calls and fake bomb threats targeting synagogues across the country.
www.cnn.comTeamsters add their heft to dozens of Amazon delivery drivers picketing around the country
The Teamsters flexed their muscles during contract negotiations with UPS last month, securing pay hikes for drivers and scoring other wins.
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Playing football may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease, study suggests | CNN
Playing football might increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease, new findings from the Boston University CTE Center suggest.
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‘Barbaric’ conditions across ICE detention centers nationwide revealed in new reports - Washington Examiner
Care experts hired by the Department of Homeland Security during the Trump administration to internally audit dozens of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers and contracted local jails documented egregious conditions that are being made public for the first time.The results of a...
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Optimism emerges among Hollywood writers over talks with studios
After three months of walking the picket lines, striking Hollywood writers expressed optimism on Wednesday about the reopening of contract talks with major studios and the possibility they could be back at work in weeks.
Father arrested after handgun found in 3-year-old's backpack at school
Pete Robles, 35, has been arrested for child endangerment after a handgun was found in his child's backpack at pre-K in San Antonio.
Coinbase gets approval to offer crypto futures to eligible US customers
Coinbase said it’s received regulatory approval to bring federally regulated crypto futures trading to eligible customers in the U.S., sending shares sharply higher before the opening bell.
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Tourist gang-raped at Spanish resort while attackers filmed assault: report
A group of French and Swiss tourists were arrested in Spain after allegedly gang-raping an 18-year-old British woman on the island of Mallorca, a popular tourist destination.
Alec Baldwin: Report casts doubt over Rust actor's account of shooting
The actor denies pulling the trigger of the prop gun which went off, killing Halyna Hutchins in 2021.
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You can’t hack foreign policy - Washington Examiner
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s foreign policy fumble over China and Taiwan was roundly criticized as a single bad idea, but in fact, it shows why Ramaswamy will never be ready for prime time. The whole fuss was also an important lesson: Often, it’s an advantage to see the world of...
www.washingtonexaminer.com4 more cases of locally acquired dengue reported in Florida as virus continues to spread: Officials
Four more cases of locally-acquired dengue have been reported in Florida bringing the total number of infections in the state this year up to 10.
Extreme disasters are overwhelming safety systems not designed for climate-fueled events
From California floods to Maui fires, safety systems that were sometimes designed decades ago are getting overwhelmed by disasters on a scale that was previously hard to imagine.
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Darren Kent, actor in ‘Game of Thrones,’ dead at 39 | CNN
Darren Kent, the actor famous for his role of a goatherder in “Game of Thrones” among other titles, has died. He was 39.
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Feds charge campaign aide to George Santos with impersonating House staffer
The aide, Samuel Miele, was indicted for wire fraud and identity theft.
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The US eliminated malaria in 1951. How can it keep it under control now? | CNN
Working underground in a biosafety level 3 insectary in Tres Cantos, Madrid, researchers at the pharmaceutical giant GSK were frustrated.
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Michael Oher demanded $15 million, threatened to 'plant a negative story,' Tuohy family attorney claims
Ex-NFL player Michael Oher allegedly demanded $15 million from the Tuohy family or threatened to "plant" a negative story about them, the family attorney said in a statement Tuesday.
Leonard Bernstein’s family defends Bradley Cooper’s portrayal | CNN
The children of composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein are defending the actor Bradley Cooper’s portrayal of their late father in an upcoming film.
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Kansas prosecutor says police should return computers and cellphones seized in raid on newspaper
Police raids of the newspaper’s offices, and the home of its editor and publisher, put the paper and the local police at the center of a national debate about press freedom.
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US housing starts surge in boost to economy
U.S. single-family homebuilding surged in July and permits for future construction rose amid an acute shortage of previously owned houses, but mortgage rates climbing back to near two-decade highs could slow the housing market improvement.
Haiti’s crisis deepens as thousands displaced by violence
More than 3,000 people have fled their homes amid growing violence in neighbourhoods of Port-au-Prince, UN agency says.
