President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Newly revealed memo details efforts to keep Trump in power following election loss
Prosecutors describe the memo as a plan to "mimic as best as possible the actions of the legitimate Biden electors, and that on January 6, the Vice President open and count the fraudulent votes, setting up a fake controversy that would derail the proper certification of Biden as president-elect."
Special counsel obtained search warrant for Trump's Twitter account in 2020 election probe
Special counsel Jack Smith obtained a search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Twitter account, newly unsealed court records show.
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Atlanta-area prosecutor expected to seek more than a dozen indictments in Trump case | CNN Politics
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to seek more than a dozen indictments when she presents her case regarding efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia before a grand jury next week, sources familiar with the matter...
www.cnn.comOhio vote shows enduring power of abortion rights at ballot box, giving Democrats a path in 2024
Abortion wasn't technically on the ballot in Ohio's special election. But the overwhelming defeat of a measure that would have made it tougher to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution this fall was the latest indicator that the issue remains a powerful force at the ballot box.
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House Oversight GOP claims they don't need to find direct payments to Joe Biden to prove corruption in Hunter Biden business dealings memo | CNN Politics
House Oversight Republicans laid out their intention to accuse President Joe Biden of corruption even without direct evidence that he financially benefited from Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings, a clear shift in their strategy that they said was launched to investigate the president.
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Tuberville's stonewalling of military confirmations draws first criticism from a GOP presidential hopeful
Nikki Haley became the first GOP presidential hopeful to criticize Sen. Tommy Tuberville's stonewalling of President Joe Biden's military appointments.
Biden administration takes action against Lukashenko regime on third anniversary of fraudulent election | CNN Politics
The Biden administration on Wednesday took action against the regime of Alexander Lukashenko to mark the third anniversary of the fraudulent election in Belarus and the strongman leader’s brutal crackdown on protesters.
www.cnn.comMajor gun safety groups come together to endorse Joe Biden for president in 2024
Gun safety groups are joining together to endorse President Joe Biden in 2024, as the president continues to push for stricter gun laws as a major part of his political platform that was all but unthinkable for Democrats even a few years ago.
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After Ohio Issue 1's defeat, focus turns to abortion rights amendment on November ballot
The rejection of Ohio Issue 1 keeps in place century-old rules for changing the state constitution, which will govern a November vote on a proposed abortion rights amendment.
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Maui wildfires updates: President Biden, first lady get firsthand look at damage
Updates on the deadly wildfires on Maui.
Can Kevin McCarthy unite Republicans to avoid a government shutdown? He's facing his biggest test yet
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces his biggest test yet when he will have to fund the government with a divided House Republican conference.
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Abortion setback in Ohio alarms GOP, as Democrats see a 'roadmap for 2024'
Trump's former campaign manager warns abortion could provide "rocket fuel" to Biden's re-election bid. A Democratic pollster says it will motivate voters "as long as sex is salient."
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Hawaii wildfires burn historic town of Lahaina 'to the ground'
Six people are dead and thousands are displaced as fires rage on Maui and the Big Island.
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House GOP releases memo on Hunter Biden foreign business dealings, reviving old claims
House Republicans on Wednesday released a new memo on Hunter and Joe Biden but a review indicates it draws heavily from past congressional reports and testimony
Why a stalled Ukrainian offensive could represent a huge political problem for Zelensky in the US | CNN Politics
One of Ukraine’s greatest tragedies as it pursues a critical offensive that has, so far, failed to meet its own and Western expectations is that it cannot, by itself, decide its destiny.
www.cnn.comUtah man suspected of threatening President Joe Biden shot and killed as FBI served warrant
An armed Utah man accused of making violent threats against President Joe Biden was shot and killed by FBI agents hours before the president landed in the state Wednesday, authorities say.
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Federal gun law used in Hunter Biden case voided by appeals court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit on Wednesday voided a federal law preventing unlawful drug users from possessing guns, citing the Supreme Court's landmark decision from last year.
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Ecuador presidential candidate Villavicencio killed
Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was killed on Wednesday evening during a campaign event in northern Quito and a suspect in the crime later died of injuries sustained in a shoot-out, authorities said.
Florida schools ‘hijacked by the left’ turn to anti-climate cartoons
Florida's Department of Education approves classroom use of videos produced by a conservative group that denies climate change.
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Biden admin paves way to reverse hunting, archery crackdown after widespread criticism
The Biden administration is paving the way to reverse its decision to defund school hunting and archery courses offered nationwide after facing significant pushback.
Former conservative judge says because of Trump, 'there is no Republican Party'
Former federal Judge J. Michael Luttig claimed that former President Donald Trump has destroyed the Republican Party, and he made a variety of other claims.
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Newly unveiled memo cited in Trump indictment detailed false electors scheme
A newly revealed memo authored by a Trump-allied attorney laid out a strategy for organizing fake electors in the wake of the 2020 election.
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Biden incorrectly claims he has declared a national emergency on climate | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden incorrectly claimed in an interview with The Weather Channel that he has already declared a national emergency on the climate crisis.
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Chris Christie says he would never go high when Trump goes low: 'We tied that with him in 2016'
The 2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said he won't back down from being Trump's chief antagonist in a New Hampshire town hall.
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Biden transition official caught on camera saying border crisis is 'boom for business'
A senior official who handled immigration policy on President Joe Biden’s transition team was caught on video bragging about how he used the border crisis to help unqualified organizations secure billions of dollars in noncompete federal contracts to detain immigrant children and adults.
www.washingtonexaminer.comDonald Trump wants his election subversion trial moved out of Washington. That won't be easy
Donald Trump and his legal team face long odds in their bid to move his 2020 election conspiracy trial out of Washington.
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'Next week:' Donald Trump says he will announce soon if he will be in Aug. 23 debate with GOP rivals
Trump has suggested for months that he might skip the first in a series of planned Republican debates.
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North Korea's Kim dismisses top general, calls for war preparations
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un replaced the military's top general and called for more preparations for the possibility of war, a boost in weapons production, and expansion of military drills, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.
NYC mayor puts $12 billion cost on migrant crisis, blames 'broken' national immigration system
"The immigration system in this nation is broken; it has been broken for decades," Adams said, declaring: "Today, New York City has been left to pick up the pieces."
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DeSantis 'welcomes Disney's surrender' on key lawsuit claims, his lawyers say
The filing is just the latest in the long-running feud between DeSantis and Disney stemming from a clash over legislation dubbed "Don't Say Gay" by critics.
China is edging toward deflation. Here's what that means.
Deflation typically is linked to economic downturns, such as during the Great Depression in the U.S. during the 1930s.
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Former NFL player Henry Ruggs sentenced to at least 3 years in prison for fatal DUI crash
Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for a deadly crash in Las Vegas.
'I think he's the best guy for the job': See the 2024 campaign through the eyes of Iowa voters | CNN Politics
The homes are nearly identical, dotting both sides of the curvy road in a middle-class subdivision. But one stands out: 10 solar panels newly attached to its sloping roof as the crew links the system to the electric meter. The finishing touch: a new Midwest Solar magnet attached to the junction box.
www.cnn.comRepublicans claim Biden administration 'coerced' Facebook to take down content
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has claimed that pressure from Biden administration officials on Facebook — primarily in 2021 — rises to the level of government coercion of private companies and is a violation of the First Amendment. However, court decisions in recent years have maintained that...
Biden hits Boebert vote against Inflation Reduction Act despite benefits 'in her district'
President Joe Biden showcased his Inflation Reduction Act on Wednesday and called out Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) for voting against the bill that provided multiple energy initiatives.
www.washingtonexaminer.comVirginia prison officials won't divulge complaints about facility where inmate died
The Virginia Department of Corrections has refused to release records of complaints by inmates at a southwest Virginia prison that's under scrutiny in the 2022 death of an inmate.
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Political violence in polarized U.S. at its worst since 1970s
In contrast to the 1970s, much of today's political violence is aimed at people, not property. And most deadly attacks tracked by Reuters come from the right--such as a Trump fan who shot a neighbor.
'Squad' member admits Dems 'looking bad' over migrant crisis, calls on Biden to show 'leadership'
Progressive House Democrat Jamaal Bowman called out his own party including President Biden over the worsening migrant crisis in New York.
Russian bombers landed in South Africa in 2019, not 2023 | Fact check
A newscast about Russian military planes landing in South Africa went viral. But it's an old newscast from 2019 — not now.
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Special counsel executed a search warrant of Trump’s Twitter account
The existence of the search warrant was revealed in a court order finding Twitter in contempt of court for not immediately complying with it.
www.nbcnews.com‘Co-Conspirator 5’: Ken Chesebro and the evolution of Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 strategy
Read the documents that formed the rough draft of Trump’s scheme to stay in power.
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Trump mocks Chris Christie's weight: 'Don't call him a fat pig'
The former president made fun of the former New Jersey governor and 2024 Republican nomination rival in a speech in New Hampshire.
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Biden issues executive order restricting US investment in Chinese tech
The order will block and regulate high-tech US-based investments in China, increasing tensions between the two nations.
Minnesota GOP donor Anton Lazzaro sentenced to 21 years for sex trafficking minors
A prominent GOP donor was sentenced Wednesday to 21 years for crimes related to sex trafficking minors, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minneapolis.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump says he won't sign Republican loyalty pledge, flouting debate requirement
Former President Donald Trump says he won’t sign a pledge to support the Republican nominee if he loses the GOP presidential primary.
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein recovering after hospital visit for "minor fall" at California home
The brief hospital visit follows a lengthy absence from Washington for the 90-year-old U.S. senator earlier this year.
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What we know about the 16 fake electors charged in Michigan | CNN Politics
State prosecutors in Michigan announced criminal charges Tuesday against the 16 Republicans who served as fake electors in 2020, a watershed moment in the still-ongoing federal and state investigations into the 2020 election aftermath.
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Sheriff: Inmate at Cook County Jail in Chicago beaten to death
The Cook County Sheriff's Office says an inmate has been beaten to death inside the hospital wing of Cook County Jail.
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Biden's treatment of Gold Star families under renewed scrutiny: 'Total disregard'
President Biden's treatment of Gold Star families is facing renewed scrutiny after the families of the 13 U.S. service members killed during his chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal testified Monday.
Ecuador arrests six Colombians as suspects in slaying of anti-corruption presidential candidate
An Ecuadorian police report says the six men arrested as suspects in the assassination of an anti-corruption presidential candidate are Colombian nationals.
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Kellogg's 'woke' workplace diversity programs are illegal, group claims
A conservative legal group on Wednesday urged a U.S. anti-discrimination agency to investigate Kellogg Co over workplace diversity policies that it says are unlawful, and accused the cereal maker of sexualizing its products.
‘No Republican party’ in US today, says anti-Trump conservative judge
J Michael Luttig, who advised Mike Pence not to try to overturn 2020 election, says former president has destroyed GOP
Abortion rights activists set their sights on Arizona after Ohio win
A memo to donors urges a huge investment in the Southwestern state.
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White House downplays CNN poll showing majority of Americans oppose more US aid for Ukraine | CNN Politics
The White House on Wednesday downplayed CNN polling showing most Americans oppose Congress providing additional funding to support Ukraine in its war with Russia ahead of a reported administration request for more aid.
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US says no framework agreed yet for Israel-Saudi normalisation deal
White House says ‘still a lot’ to discuss as questions swirl around potential deal to normalise Israel-Saudi relations.
Trump says he won’t sign RNC loyalty pledge ahead of first debate
RNC chair Ronna McDaniel has made signing the pledge a requirement for participation in the first debate Aug. 23.
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President Biden touts clean energy during wind tower facility groundbreaking in New Mexico
President Biden touted investments in clean energy and manufacturing during a wind tower facility groundbreaking event in New Mexico.
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'Time to Bud Light Best Buy': Best Buy faces blowback for leadership training program that excludes white applicants
A memo from retail giant Best Buy was revealed on Tuesday highlighting the company's professional development program for employees who "identify as Black, Latino, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander."
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Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg launches organization to guide a "new generation" into politics
Parkland student-turned-activist David Hogg is helping launch an organization aimed at ensuring young people have an "inside game" in U.S. politics.
www.cbsnews.comMillions struggle to pay AC bills in heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction
As climate change ratchets up temperatures across the U.S., millions of the poorest Americans grapple with enduring perilous heat or paying costly air conditioning bills.
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What Ohio's vote on constitutional amendment means for Republicans on abortion in 2024
The defeat of Issue 1 in Ohio — a vote that served as a proxy battle over abortion — could be another warning sign for Republicans ahead of the 2024 elections.
Ohio Vote Shows Abortion’s Potency to Reshape Elections
Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio, a Republican, argued that Tuesday’s vote over how to amend the state constitution was about protecting the state from a flood of special interest money. Secretary of State Frank LaRose, another Republican, urged voters to protect the “very foundational rules” of their...
Top Louisiana doctor leaving state over anti-LGBTQ legislation: "Why would you want to stay?"
Dr. Jake Kleinmahon, a pediatric cardiologist in Louisiana who is leaving the state due to anti-LGBTQ legislation, talks to CBS News about his decision.
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Religious group blasts FBI memo: 'Unconstitutional effort to surveil Catholics'
A Catholic advocacy group tore into the FBI on Wednesday over revelations that an effort from the bureau's Richmond, Virginia, office to target certain "traditionalist" Catholics may have been more widespread.
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Biden touts economic agenda on first anniversary of CHIPs and Science Act
The president is in the Southwest on a trip to Arizona, New Mexico and Utah to promote his economic policies.
www.nbcnews.comLouisiana race for governor intensifies, but the GOP front-runner brushes off criticism
Louisiana’s gubernatorial race is intensifying as candidates take aim at Attorney General Jeff Landry — the Republican front-runner backed by former President Donald Trump — by calling him a bully and accusing him of backroom deals to gain political support.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 533
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 533rd day.
Exclusive: Biden unlikely to attend ASEAN summits in September on trip to Asia
U.S. President Joe Biden is unlikely to attend summits with Southeast Asian leaders in Jakarta next month, multiple sources told Reuters, an absence that would raise questions about U.S. commitment to a region vital in its efforts to push back against China's expanding influence.
Georgia is now the only state with work requirements in Medicaid | CNN Politics
Georgia is now the only state in the US to implement work requirements in its Medicaid program – a feat many Republican lawmakers nationwide will be closely monitoring.
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Inside the House GOP plan to avoid a farm bill floor catastrophe
Senior House Republicans are quietly fanning out across the disparate caucus to head off another major floor meltdown this fall.
www.politico.comWhat's driving Maui's devastating fires, and how climate change is fueling those conditions
A dangerous mix of conditions appear to have combined to make the wildfires blazing a path of destruction in Hawaii particularly damaging, including high winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.
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Who was Craig Robertson? Utah man killed by FBI agents after allegedly making threats against President Biden
FBI agents killed Craig Robertson during an attempt to serve an arrest and search warrant on Wednesday morning, according to sources.
DeSantis, With a Subtle Maneuver, Hides His Small-Dollar Donations
When WinRed, the company that processes nearly all online Republican campaign contributions, recently released its enormous trove of donor data for the first half of the year, donations were conspicuously absent for one presidential candidate: Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. It was no technical...
Judge orders Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann to submit DNA sample
A judge has ordered suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to turn in a DNA swab.
Andrew Cuomo accuser and former aide slams New York lawmaker for claiming 200 ethnic backgrounds
A former aide of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo compared a controversial social media post from a state assemblywoman to a controversial statement from Cuomo, claiming she and the state lawmaker took away "different lessons" from Cuomo.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIllinois Gov. Pritzker unveils butter cow and the state fair's theme: 'Harvest the Fun'
Lorilee Schultz of Orangeville has fond childhood memories of the Illinois State Fair and visits to the Dairy Building, where she and her cousin munched on cream puffs.
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Border Patrol Union rips Rep. Joaquin Castro's criticism of Texas Rio Grande water buoys: 'unhinged diatribe'
Texas Gov. Abbott's office and the Border Patrol Union fired back at Rep. Joaquin Castro Wednesday after he called the water buoys used to deter migrants from crossing as "inhumane."
Kidnappers in Haiti release US nurse and her young daughter nearly 2 weeks after their abduction
An aid organization in Haiti says kidnappers have freed a U.S. nurse and her daughter nearly two weeks after they were kidnapped near the capital of Port-au-Prince.
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Fulton County Courthouse security heightened ahead of possible Trump indictment
Fulton County Courthouse security heightened ahead of a possible Trump indictment in an investigation into interference in the 2020 Georgia election.
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Wall Street ends lower as investors await US inflation data
U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday, the day after a report showed Americans borrowed more than ever on their credit cards in the last quarter, and a day ahead of U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data that could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
Amazon summit calls on developed nations to fulfill climate funding deals
Twelve countries, representing the Amazon, Congo Basin and southeast Asia, join pact for rainforest funding.
'Like a boxing match': Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom embrace ‘risk’ in surprise debate
The two governors, on opposite ends of the aisle, have agreed to a debate moderated by Fox News host Sean Hannity. The result could have big implications for their political futures.
www.nbcnews.comWildfire on Maui kills at least 6, damages over 270 structures as it sweeps through historic town
Wildfires have devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui, killing at least six people, damaging or destroying over 270 structures and reducing most of a historic town to ash.
apnews.comVulnerable Republicans aren't sold on impeaching Biden
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing unease within his ranks about impeaching President Joe Biden.
RNC confirms 8 candidates to participate in first debate in Milwaukee
The RNC unveiled the eight candidates who will participate in the first GOP presidential primary debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday.
‘Gracious hosts’: Dem mayor rolls out the welcome mat for the RNC
Mayor Cavalier Johnson is setting aside partisan politics for high-stakes Republican events in his city.
www.politico.comAgreement to reopen crossing to Syria's northwest will safeguard independent UN operations, UN says
The United Nations says the agreement it reached with Syria to reopen the main border crossing from Turkey to the country’s rebel-held northwest for six months safeguards the independence of U.N. operations and allows it to provide aid to all parties.
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Disney hikes streaming prices, focuses on costs as Iger moves to reassure investors
Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that the entertainment company faces a “challenging environment” in the near term on Wednesday, but he emphasized progress in cutting costs and focusing on creativity, even as quarterly results showed Disney's soft spots.
Florida schools nixing AP psychology course amid confusion
Confusion over a Florida law has led several schools in the Sunshine State to ban the Advanced Placement Psychology course despite the state's education commissioner clarifying that the course can be taught.
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Video shows Greene questioning witness, not Merrick Garland crying | Fact check
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is not shown in the video, which is wrongly captioned to claim he was crying.
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Playbook: Trump debates the debate
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Conflict over the clock: China among countries where time is political
Keeping of time in Asia has often been subject more to the geopolitics of time zones than considerations of geography.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US are on the rise again, but not like before
COVID-19 hospital admissions are inching upward in the United States since early July. It's a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
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Florida mayor accused of racism during exchange with Hispanic commissioner, later apologizes
The mayor of Surfside, Florida, apologized this week after making insensitive comments toward a Hispanic town commissioner who continued to interrupt him during a meeting last week.
It's about to get harder for US firms to invest in Chinese markets
President Biden will introduce an executive order that bars certain private-equity and VC investments in Chinese technology companies in 2024.
Khanun blows strong winds and heavy rains into South Korea, where thousands evacuated the coast
A strong tropical storm is blowing ashore in South Korea and dumping heavy rain in its southern regions.
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Coup leaders in Niger grow increasingly defiant, U.S. officials losing hope
The junta has refused to guarantee the safety of the deposed president, and France and countries in the region are drawing up plans for a potential military intervention.
www.nbcnews.comBiden wants to compensate New Mexico residents sickened by radiation during 1945 nuclear testing
President Joe Biden says he’s open to granting assistance for people sickened by exposure to radiation during nuclear weapons testing, including in New Mexico, where the world’s first atomic bomb was tested in 1945.
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US grid operators warn Biden's power plant crackdown could trigger 'significant power shortages'
A coalition of the nation's largest power grid operators filed comments with the Environmental Protection Agency, highlighting concerns with its proposal to curb power sector emissions.
Dam in Norway partially bursts after days of heavy rain, flooding and evacuations
A dam in southern Norway partially burst after days of heavy rain that triggered landslides and flooding in the mountainous region and forced downstream communities to evacuate.
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Trump calls Biden ‘Manchurian candidate’ for China
Former President Donald Trump called President Joe Biden a "Manchurian candidate" for China.
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Democrats need to show voters ‘ground level’ benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act, ex-White House economist says
The $430 billion package is the Biden administration's landmark piece of legislation, part of a plan to fund manufacturing and infrastructure investments.
Why are world leaders racing to the Pacific Islands?
Not just the US and China; India, Indonesia and South Korea are scrambling for influence in a strategically vital region
Disney to raise streaming prices as business flags
The entertainment giant is hurting in its home market, where subscriptions slipped.
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Roblox misses quarterly bookings estimates on lower spending, shares tumble
Online gaming platform Roblox missed estimates for second-quarter bookings on Wednesday as waning demand for its online games and intensifying competition hurt growth, sending its shares down nearly 20%.
Tampa mayor's surprise catch off Florida Keys: 70 pounds of cocaine
Jane Castor, the mayor of Tampa, Florida, was fishing with her family last month when she caught something unexpected: 70 pounds of cocaine.
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Trading places: More lawmakers are swapping political parties
Five state lawmakers traded in their Democratic credentials for the GOP this session.
www.politico.comSudan fighting is driving country to collapse and millions face a 'humanitarian calamity', UN says
UN officials say nearly four months of brutal fighting is driving Sudan to collapse with millions of people trapped in a “humanitarian calamity” and the possibility of a new ethnic conflict spilling into the region.
apnews.comArizona Republicans Don’t Want to Hear About the Deadly Heat Wave
GOP lawmakers are brushing off the extreme heat — and any suggestion of climate change.
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Biden administration announces new bans on investments in China meant to protect national security | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s administration detailed new rules Wednesday limiting US investments in advanced technology industries in China in an effort to protect national security at a moment of heightened tension with Beijing.
www.cnn.comDonald Trump's Rivals Are Trying To Goad Him Into Joining First Primary Debate
The former president has yet to confirm his attendance at the Aug. 23 Republican debate in Milwaukee. His challengers are getting desperate.
Russian convicts released to fight with Wagner accused of new crimes
Victims' families are distraught that Russian prisoners released to fight in Ukraine are reoffending.
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US to send $200 million in military aid to Ukraine
The Pentagon will provide Ukraine with $200 million in weapons and ammunition to help sustain its counteroffensive as troops on the front lines face significant hurdles against a well-entrenched Russian defense.
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Ron DeSantis suspends second elected prosecutor as his 2024 campaign struggles
Monique Worrell is the Orlando area's elected Democratic prosecutor, and she is the only Black female state attorney in Florida.
www.nbcnews.comRomanian care homes scandal spotlights abuse described as 'inhumane and degrading'
A string of disturbing revelations of “inhumane and degrading” maltreatment of older and disabled people at Romanian care homes have sparked concerns over the country’s capacity to adequately care for its socially vulnerable.
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Watchdog group reveals Fauci and NIH scientists collecting royalties from taxpayer-funded inventions
Newly released unredacted documents reveal third-party royalties paid to National Institutes of Health scientists, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, before, during, and after the pandemic. These new findings raise more questions about Fauci's statements to lawmakers during congressional hearings.
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White House gender pay gap extends despite Biden pledge to address the issue
President Biden has repeatedly demanded equal pay for women, but new analysis of the White House's annual pay report revealed the executive mansion has a gender pay gap of 20%.
Fox Business to host second GOP primary debate | CNN Politics
The second Republican presidential debate, which will be held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on September 27 in California, will air on Fox Business, according to news release from the Republican National Committee. Univision and Rumble will also partner with Fox Business on the debate.
www.cnn.comLawsuit says Tennessee's US House and state Senate maps discriminate against communities of color
Tennessee is facing a lawsuit over a congressional redistricting map that carved up Democratic-leaning Nashville to help Republicans flip a seat in last year’s elections.
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Biden's health care wins are being undone — and at the worst possible time
Millions are being pushed off the Medicaid rolls, undoing the biggest health care coverage expansion since Obamacare.
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Cadillac's Escalade SUV goes electric: What to know
Cadillac has officially debuted the all-electric Escalade IQ.
Cathay Pacific posts best H1 profit since 2010, to repay government aid package
Cathay Pacific Airways reported on Wednesday its best first-half profit in more than a decade and announced plans to order more planes and repay a Hong Kong government rescue package after a major turnaround in travel demand.
Newly revealed memo details fake elector plot to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss
Trump has pleaded not guilty to conspiring to illegally overturn the 2020 election results.
An illicit, Chinese-owned lab fueled conspiracy theories. But officials say it posed no danger
The discovery of an illegal medical lab in central California by a code enforcement officer has unleashed an uproar in a rural community and fed anti-Chinese rumors online.
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Japan ex-PM Aso's 'fight for Taiwan' remark in line with official view, lawmaker says
Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso's remark on Tuesday that his country must show "the resolve to fight" to defend Taiwan from attack was in line with Tokyo's official stance, a lawmaker close to Aso told a TV show late on Wednesday.
Trump co-defendant's struggle to find lawyers seen as 'delay tactic' by Florida lawyers
Co-defendant Carlos De Oliveira still hasn't informed the court that he has retained a Florida-based lawyer who will enable him to enter a plea.
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Robbie Robertson, The Band co-founder, songwriter and guitarist, dead at 80
Robbie Robertson, the singer and songwriter best remembered as the lead guitarist and songwriter for the seminal rock group The Band, has died at age 80.
Hunter's text about Biden making him fork over half his salary resurfaces amid new Democrat talking point
Texts from Hunter Biden suggesting he had to fork over half his salary to President Biden have resurfaced following Democrats dismissing the latest Biden bank records.
Federal trial to decide whether ex-chief of staff lied to protect his boss, Illinois House speaker
A federal prosecutor has told jurors that evidence would show a former chief of staff to longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan lied to a grand jury to protect his boss.
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House Judiciary Republicans favor Trump courtroom cameras due to 'extraordinary circumstance'
In a seemingly bipartisan alignment with Democratic lawmakers and former President Donald Trump's legal counsel, Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee said they want cameras allowed into the courtroom when Trump appears in the federal cases against him.
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Inflation is down, but a return to 'normal' prices for your everyday shopping is a long way off
The U.S. economy is still in the inflation trenches, but the reasons why are clear.
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GOP donor Anton Lazzaro sentenced to 21 years for sex trafficking minors in Minnesota
A formerly well-connected GOP donor convicted of giving teenage girls gifts, alcohol and money in exchange for sex has been sentenced to 21 years in prison on sex trafficking charges in Minnesota
White House struggles to pick winning electric vehicle companies
The White House-backed green agenda got dealt a major blow this week as another electric vehicle company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Presidential candidate in Ecuador shot and killed at campaign event
Candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed Wednesday by an unidentified gunman while at a political rally in Quito.
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Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump's Twitter account
Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal.
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Biden issues an executive order restricting US investments in Chinese technology
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to block and regulate high-tech U.S.-based investments going toward China.
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Analysis: New 2024 strategy remains elusive for DeSantis despite campaign chief swap
A staff shake-up by 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is unlikely to presage a major strategy shift, according to several people close to the campaign, despite increasing pressure from some top donors to dramatically change course due to a slump in the polls.
Fox Business to host second GOP primary debate | CNN Politics
The second Republican presidential debate, which will be held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on September 27 in California, will air on Fox Business, according to news release from the Republican National Committee. Univision and Rumble will also partner with Fox Business on the debate.
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New COVID vaccine and booster shots for this fall to be available by end of September
The FDA and CDC will need to sign off on the updated shots from Moderna, Pfizer and Novavax.
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Presidential candidate in Ecuador assassinated at campaign rally
The fatal shooting comes amid a startling wave of violence, with drug trafficking and violent killings on the rise.
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Trump argues he should be allowed to discuss classified evidence at a home facility set up when he was president | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump argued in court filings Wednesday that he should not be required to go to a so-called SCIF – a sensitive compartmented information facility – to discuss with his lawyers the classified evidence in the documents case that special counsel Jack Smith brought against...
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Massachusetts denied foster parents' adoption over transgender views: Lawsuit
A Catholic couple is suing Massachusetts for allegedly denying them the opportunity to adopt children due to their religious beliefs on transgender procedures for children.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIn Argentina, the killing of an 11-year-old suspends political campaigns ahead of Sunday's vote
The death of an 11-year-old girl in a drive-by robbery caught on grainy security footage in Buenos Aires has shocked Argentina and led all major candidates to cancel their closing campaign rallies ahead of national primary elections Sunday.
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Kamala Harris to hold 'grassroots reception' on wealthy Martha's Vineyard
Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a "grassroots reception" on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts despite the island's wealth, and the event's prominent hosts.
Canada accuses China of targeting lawmaker in misinformation campaign
Beijing denies the claim it was behind a campaign to target a member of parliament with misinformation.
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Ex-Las Vegas Raider Henry Ruggs sentenced to 3-plus years in prison for fatal DUI crash in Nevada
Former Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs has been sentenced to at least three years in a Nevada prison for killing a woman in a fiery crash while driving his sports car drunk at speeds up to 156 mph on a city street nearly two years ago
Utah's Republican governor set to join Biden in promoting veterans health care
Thursday's event with Gov. Spencer Cox will mark a rare appearance featuring Biden and a GOP governor supporting one of the president's legislative initiatives.
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Covid, flu, RSV vaccines: When will they be ready and who should get them?
“We are very, very concerned about the upcoming pan-respiratory season,” Dr. Marcus Plescia, chief medical officer for a national public health group, said.
www.nbcnews.comNYC mayor wants more aid from the Biden administration to offset $12B in costs for housing migrants
With thousands of migrants still arriving in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams is renewing his appeal to the federal government to help the city avert a budgetary crisis as expenses mount.
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Norfolk Southern agrees to boost safety at Ohio derailment site, US says
Norfolk Southern Corp has agreed to improve conditions for workers rebuilding and cleaning up the site of its February derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the U.S. Labor Department said on Wednesday.
The end-call button on your iPhone could move soon. What to know about Apple's iOS 17 change
The location of Apple’s red end-call button is set to slightly move with upcoming iOS 17 updates to the phone app, so be wary of your thumb’s muscle memory
White House launches national system to track heat-related illness
As heat waves continue to grip the nation, the Biden administration announced an online dashboard for tracking heat-related illness nationwide.
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House GOP release bank records on Hunter Biden payments from Russian, Kazakh oligarchs, total clears $20M
House Oversight Committee Republicans released a third bank records memo Wednesday detailing payments from Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings.
Lil Tay’s family says she’s alive, claims account was hacked: Report
A statement alleging that Lil Tay, who rose to stardom as a rapper and influencer on social media, had died was deleted on Thursday from her verified Instagram account.
Contentious Mississippi GOP primary race for lieutenant governor exposes rift among conservatives
A Republican primary challenger has spent months telling people that first-term Mississippi Lt. Gov.
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NYPD arrests 16-year-old girl after subway attack last week
The victim, who's come forward as 51-year-old Sue Young, said she did not support jail time as a consequence for the teen, and rather hoped for a "professionally mediated discussion."
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With Eris on the rise, US CDC sees no major shift in COVID variants
Currently spreading COVID-19 variants such as EG.5, or Eris, do not represent a major shift and updated vaccines in September will offer protection, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday.
One dead and dozens injured in Russia factory explosion
The damaged facility reportedly manufactures night vision devices and binoculars for the Russian military.
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Man sought in alleged misuse of over $30M intended for Christian ministry in China
Federal authorities are seeking a man accused of misusing more than $30 million donated by religious groups and individuals for ministry in China.
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At least 9 dead in 'violent' fire at French vacation home for people with disabilities
The blaze erupted Wednesday at a private cottage hosting adults with disabilities in La Forge in Wintzenheim, near the German border, local officials said.
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US mutes talk of Saudi-Israel deal in time for 2024 election
Saudi Arabia will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel in the near future, according to senior U.S. officials who sought to temper expectations amid an Israeli push for a regional security pact in the Middle East.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden sends military to help with brutal Hawaii wildfires. Follow live updates
Wildfires have raced through Maui in Hawaii, destroying part of a historic town on the island. Some people are fleeing to the relative safety of the ocean, where they have been rescued by the Coast Guard.
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Singer and songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, subject of 'Searching for Sugar Man' documentary, dies at 81
Sixto Rodriguez, who lived in obscurity as his music career flamed out early in the U.S. only to find success in South Africa and a stardom he was unaware of, has died in Detroit
What Ohio's vote on constitutional amendment means for Republicans on abortion in 2024
The defeat of Issue 1 in Ohio — a vote that served as a proxy battle over abortion — could be another warning sign for Republicans ahead of the 2024 elections.
Arrests made after TikTok call for looting on London's busiest shopping street
Police issued warning after posts began appearing on social media calling for people to raid a sports store.
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Extreme weather blasts US with severe thunderstorms and record-breaking heat: Latest forecast
Extreme weather -- from destructive storms to blistering heat -- continues to wreck havoc across the United States.
Spain roasts as summer's third heatwave peaks
Spain's third heatwave of the summer was set to reach its peak on Wednesday, with temperatures hitting up to 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit) in central and southern areas as authorities warned of the risk of wildfires.
Massive explosion hits plant near Moscow, injuring dozens
The incident comes amid an unprecedented number of drone attacks on the Russian capital and the surrounding region in recent weeks that the Kremlin has blamed on Ukraine.
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When he saw a teammate juggling multiple jobs, a player gave him his scholarship
Brian Dooley surprised his teammate with his full-ride football scholarship.
Wegovy shown to cut risk of stroke and heart attacks, company says
The findings are the first to demonstrate that a weight-loss drug has medical benefits beyond weight reduction.
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Telescope records stunning footage of Milky Way
Located on a dormant volcano in Hawaii, the telescope takes pictures of deep space.
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The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it's even better this year
The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend
In pictures: One month in Israel and Gaza
Since Hamas fighters burst across the barrier fence and killed some 1,400 Israelis four weeks ago, Israel has responded with the most intensive air strikes of its 75-year conflict with the Palestinians.
3 guests dead after family lunch serves up wild mushrooms and mystery
Police have interviewed the woman who cooked and hosted the meal in a quiet southern town. “I didn’t do anything,” she tearfully told reporters outside her home on Monday.
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Boy, 6, boasted about shooting Virginia teacher Abigail Zwerner
New court documents show the pupil confessed to the attack and outline how he took his mother's gun.
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Jill Martin returns to 'TODAY' after double mastectomy for breast cancer
The next steps for Martin’s cancer treatment include undergoing a full hysterectomy to reduce her risk of ovarian cancer, she said.
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Trump relying on women as primary weapon in key states
Former President Donald Trump can attribute his significant polling lead to a key demographic: "Make America Great Again" women.
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