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Millions breathing hazardous air as smoke from Canadian wildfires streams south over US
NEW YORK (AP) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, holding up flights at major airports, postponing Major League Baseball games and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks.
House floor paralyzed by conservative revolt
The floor of the House was paralyzed for a second day on Wednesday amid an uproar from conservatives blocking party-line Republican measures, amounting to the biggest blockade since the Speaker’s e…
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Trump informed that he is target of special counsel investigation over classified docs: Sources
Trump has received a letter from special counsel Jack Smith that he is the target of an investigation relating to his handling of classified information, sources said
GOP conservatives shutter House to protest McCarthy-Biden debt deal, setting up next budget brawl
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is suddenly confronting a new threat to his power. Angry hard-right conservatives have brought the House chamber to a halt, reviving their displeasure over the debt ceiling deal struck with President Joe Biden. McCarthy brushed off the disruption as healthy political...
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Clarence Thomas delays filing Supreme Court disclosure amid scrutiny over gifts from GOP donor
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito were granted extensions to file their 2022 financial disclosure reports.
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Utah district's Bible ban spurs protest by parents, Republicans
Bible-toting parents and Republican lawmakers convened on Utah's Capitol to protest a suburban school district that recently announced it had removed the Bible from some schools. The Bible’s removal came after someone challenged it as a critical commentary on a new Utah law allowing books to be...
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McConnell says military is 'radically underfunded' in debt limit law, hardening standoff with McCarthy
House and Senate Republicans are on a collision course ahead of the government funding debate over Pentagon spending levels and additional Ukraine aid.
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Former Trump attorney Timothy Parlatore thinks Trump could be indicted in Florida
Parlatore thinks a charging decision could come within weeks, and he says Trump's legal team has a plan to respond.
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Thomas, Alito delay financial disclosure reports
The other justices filed their annual forms, with John Roberts tweaking the description of his wife's income and Ketanji Brown Jackson revealing a gift from Oprah.
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Zelensky blasts international community over perceived lack of aid for broken dam response - Washington Examiner
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the international community for its supposed lack of aid in response to the collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam. In an interview with the German outlet Bild, Zelensky said he was "in shock" over international aid groups' response to the catastrophe...
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Pence opens presidential bid with denunciation of Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection and abortion
Mike Pence has opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful denunciation of former President Donald Trump over Jan. 6, Trump's temperament and abortion. Pence told an audience in a Des Moines, Iowa, suburb on Wednesday, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be...
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Trump ally Steve Bannon subpoenaed by grand jury in special counsel's Jan. 6 investigation
A number of former Trump aides have already testified before the grand jury investigating the 2020 presidential election and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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DeSantis defends flying migrants to California as he meets with sheriffs near border
Ron DeSantis is defending his state’s decision to fly migrants from the southern border to California. The Florida governor said Wednesday that California invited the migrants with its welcoming policies toward immigrants. DeSantis spoke at a meeting with sheriffs near Arizona’s border with...
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McCarthy blames conservatives' House floor revolt on possible Scalise 'miscalculation'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy admitted to feeling "blindsided" after House conservatives tanked a procedural vote on Tuesday.
Why Republicans are clashing with the FBI over a confidential Biden document
The years-long feud between congressional Republicans and the FBI is reaching a new level of rancor. Lawmakers are preparing a resolution to hold FBI director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress. House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer has scheduled a vote on the contempt resolution...
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California, Texas make legal moves against Florida migrant flights
Florida officials are facing potential legal peril over GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis’s migrant relocation moves. California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) and Bexar County (Texas) Sheriff Javier Sal…
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Christie targets Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner: ‘The grift from this family is breathtaking’
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie took aim at former President Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, and her husband, Jared Kushner, during the former New Jersey governor’s campaign …
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Where does destruction of Kakhovka dam leave Putin’s war?
Military analysts and Ukrainian officials said the timing of the Kakhovka dam breach, just as speculation mounted that Kyiv had launched its counteroffensive, may not be a coincidence.
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Air pollution cloaks eastern US for a second day. Here's why there is so much smoke
Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a second day Wednesday, turning the air a yellowish gray and prompting warnings for people to stay inside and keep windows closed. The smoke is flowing from dozens of wildfires burning in several Canadian provinces. The effects reach as...
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Does Mike Pence support a federal ban on gender-affirming care for kids? 'You bet,' he says
In an interview with the Des Moines Register, Pence discussed transgender medical care, his reflection on COVID-19, and his prayers for Donald Trump.
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FBI willing to allow all House Oversight Committee members to view Biden doc alleging criminal scheme: source
The FBI is willing to allow all members of the House Oversight Committee to view the subpoenaed document that alleges President Biden was involved in a criminal bribery scheme, a source familiar told Fox News Digital.
Biden vetoes bill to cancel student debt relief
President Joe Biden has vetoed legislation that would have canceled his plan to forgive student debt. The measure had been pushed by Republicans, but it garnered a handful of Democratic votes in the Senate as well. “It is a shame for working families across the country that lawmakers continue to...
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Dam collapse not expected to hinder counteroffensive
At this point, military planners in Kyiv don’t need to redraw battle maps and reconfigure troop movements, even as rescue efforts are underway in southern Ukraine.
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Fox says Carlson breached contract with Twitter show: report
Fox News claimed Wednesday that Tucker Carlson violated his contract with the network after launching a new show on Twitter, according to a report by Axios. The network reportedly notified its…
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Conservatives' standoff with McCarthy brings House to a halt for second day
House Freedom Caucus members are holding up legislative business in retaliation for Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling deal with President Biden.
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Trump ally Bannon subpoenaed in special counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 grand jury probe
The Washington, D.C.-based grand jury is separate from one investigating the former president's handling of classified documents.
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After years of threats, a feud ends with a Black mom dead and her white neighbor arrested
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a white Florida woman accused of fatally shooting her Black neighbor last week has been arrested. It was a violent culmination of what the sheriff described as a 2½-year feud. Fifty-eight-year-old Susan Louise Lorincz was arrested Tuesday on charges of...
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DOJ might take a look at dealings between PGA, Saudi Arabia
Washington Post Sports Columnist Sally Jenkins discusses the effects that the PGA - LIV Golf merger might have on the economics of the golf industry and its players.
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FBI’s Wray faces contempt vote: How did we get here?
House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is leading the charge to bring contempt of Congress proceedings against FBI Director Christopher Wray, a history-making motion that would cap his efforts t…
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Ukrainian prosecutor general calls explosion at dam ‘ecocide’ and launches war crimes inquiry - Washington Examiner
The Ukrainian prosecutor general's office opened a war crimes investigation into the explosion at the Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine.Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin said on Wednesday they have classified the attack as “ecocide” and “as a violation of the laws and customs of war.”SENATE...
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Biden vetoes bill gutting student loan forgiveness; plan's fate now rests with Supreme Court
The rejection marked the fifth veto of Biden presidency but this may hurt the most: All of Biden's attempts to ease life for borrowers are under attack.
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Hundreds plucked from flooded homes; Ukraine dismisses counteroffensive reports
Hundreds of Ukrainians were rescued from rooftops on Thursday, two days after waters from a huge breached dam submerged villages, fields and roads in the southern region of Kherson, as Kyiv dismissed reports its counteroffensive had begun.
Ban on environmentally conscious investment advances in North Carolina Senate
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina agencies and state pension plans would be prohibited from using socially and environmentally conscious criteria to make investment decisions or hire employees, under legislation that advanced Wednesday in the state Senate.
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Conservative revolt stymies House GOP majority for second day in a row - Washington Examiner
Legislative business in the House remains stalled on Wednesday after members failed to meet for votes as Republican leadership struggles to squash a revolt within their own party stemming from the debt ceiling deal brokered between Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and President Joe Biden. A group...
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Chris Christie rips 'juvenile,' 'baby' Trump after former president targets him with fat jokes: 'Like a child'
Former New Jersey Governor and Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie hit back at former President Donald Trump, who mocked his weight.
Actor Jay Johnston, known for 'Bob's Burgers' character, arrested on Capitol riot charges
An actor known for his roles on the comedy television shows “Bob’s Burgers” and “Mr. Show with Bob and David” has been arrested on charges that he joined a mob of Donald Trump supporters in confronting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot. Court records show that Jay Johnston was...
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‘Like it’s on fire’: Eastern US faces serious health risks from Canadian wildfires
Wildfires in Canada are creating serious health hazards across the United States, turning the New York City skyline a tint of orange on Wednesday that made America’s largest city look like a locati…
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Chinese citizens seek to block Florida’s law banning them from owning property
States across the country, including California and Texas, have introduced more than a dozen similar pieces of legislation in recent months.
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Rishi Sunak comes to Washington with Ukraine, economy and AI on agenda for Biden meeting
The war in Ukraine is top of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s agenda as he starts a two-day trip to Washington. He's carrying the message that post-Brexit Britain remains an essential American ally in a world of emboldened authoritarian states. The U.S. and the U.K. are the two biggest...
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RFK Jr.’s rising profile sparks Democratic jitters
Democrats are growing concerned that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s profile is rising just as President Biden embarks on a challenging campaign to keep the White House out of Republican control. Kennedy, …
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Hypocrisy isn't new in sports, it's just more obvious in PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger
Major League Baseball was once so concerned about gambling it banned Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays just for working as casino greeters.
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Conservatives bring the House to a halt as anger at McCarthy's debt deal remains
A small group of right-wing rebels blocked legislation on the House floor for a second day, forcing leadership to cancel votes for the rest of the week.
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Stock market today: Asian shares slip following technology selloff on Wall Street
Asian shares have fallen after heavy selling of big-name tech stocks pushed benchmarks lower on Wall Street. Markets declined across the region and U.S. futures also were lower. Oil prices retreated. The declines came despite a sharp upward revision in Japan’s estimated economic growth for the...
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Prince Harry hearing forces Biden administration to admit a preference for legacy media - Washington Examiner
A U.S. attorney fighting to shield records related to Prince Harry's U.S. visa approval made a striking admission in federal court this week, arguing the standards for expediting information requests must "show articles from mainstream publications."A hearing in U.S. District Court for the...
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'Catastrophe': Experts fear dramatic consequences from Ukraine dam collapse
Video verified by ABC News showed large quantities of beached fish lying on the depleted shoreline of the Dnipro River.
Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle
People at the epicenter of the fight for voting rights six decades ago are reflecting on the times and their struggles. They’re certain their struggles were worth it. A majority of the Supreme Court seemed to reinforce that view Thursday by siding with Black voters in a racial gerrymandering...
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First on Fox: Pence takes shot at Trump in campaign kick-off video, invokes conservative icon
Former Vice President Mike Pence takes aim at President Biden, swipes at former President Donald Trump as he announced his 2024 Republican presidential campaign in a launch video
How Christie and Trump’s Friendship Flourished, Then Deteriorated
Their friendship began after an introduction through Donald Trump’s sister. It ended nearly 20 years later, when Trump refused to concede the 2020 election to Joe Biden. In between, Chris Christie, the former governor of New Jersey, and Trump had a relationship that could be genuinely warm, with...
House cancels votes for rest of week amid floor ‘chaos’
House leaders canceled planned votes for the rest of the week amid a revolt by conservative members that brought any votes on the House floor to a halt. “What we’re gonna do is we’re gonna co…
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Is it a 'skip' or a 'pause'? Federal Reserve won't likely raise rates next week but maybe next month
Don’t call it a “pause.” When the Federal Reserve meets next week, it is widely expected to leave interest rates alone — after 10 straight meetings in which it has jacked up its key rate to fight inflation. But what might otherwise be seen as a “pause” will likely be characterized instead as a...
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‘Laundering thin innuendo’: White House attacks Comer’s credibility ahead of contempt proceedings on FBI
The White House is attacking House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer’s (R-Ky.) credibility ahead of proceedings to hold FBI director Christopher Way in contempt of Congress over a document r…
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With Saudi-PGA deal, once-shunned crown prince makes dramatic move to extend kingdom’s influence
After years of isolation over his human rights abuses, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is elevating his standing in the United States in part by diving into American sports, business and culture. And no example has been as striking as his bold entry into professional golf. Tuesday’s surprise...
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Bud Light will be sponsoring an ‘all ages’ drag show on June 17 - Washington Examiner
It's been a bad few months for Bud Light after it recruited Dylan Mulvaney to do an advertisement. We all know what happened: The backlash was swift, a boycott ensued, and the beer giant’s sales plummeted by upward of 20%. This would typically cause a company to change course. But it seems that...
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Conservatives shut down House floor as revenge for debt deal
The roughly dozen lawmakers say they want certain commitments in writing from Speaker Kevin McCarthy over how leaders will run the chamber moving forward.
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Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather can’t evade EMax crypto investors’ claims, judge says
A new ruling in a case brought by investors in a now-worthless crypto token is a warning to celebrities and social media influencers like reality star Kim Kardashian: If you’re paid to hype a dicey investment to your followers, you may be liable when they take your advice.
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‘No one has told me I’m being indicted,’ Donald Trump says
Former President Donald Trump said, “no one told him” he was being indicted. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports as a federal grand jury in Florida looks into Trump’s handling of classified documents.
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Ukraine dam: Dislodged mines a major concern as residents flee Kherson
Many landmines planted near the Dnipro river are likely to have been washed away by the surging water.
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Biden vetoes GOP-led effort to kill his student debt relief plan
“I'm not going to back down on my efforts to help tens of millions of working- and middle-class families,” Biden said in a video message on Wednesday.
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As conservatives target schools, LGBTQ+ kids and students of color feel less safe
Students of color and LGBTQ+ kids say conservative bans targeting aspects of their identity have made them less welcome in American schools.
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Former Trump spokesperson Taylor Budowich testifies in documents investigation. Here's what we know about his testimony
In addition to the Washington, D.C., grand jury that has been investigating Trump's retention of classified records after his presidency, a Florida grand jury has been impaneled.
www.cbsnews.comTrump scores 50 endorsements from the West Virginia state legislature
Nearly half the elected Republicans in the state house have signed a letter backing the former president.
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 6/7/2023
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close as drops for Microsoft and other big-name tech stocks overshadowed gains for much of the rest of Wall Street.
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RNC to launch campaign pushing Republicans to vote early in 2024
EXCLUSIVE: The Republican National Committee is launching a campaign to focus on maximizing pre-Election Day voting in an effort to build on absentee returns and early in-person voting.
‘Hold The Floor’: Right-Wing Stages Blockade Of House As Payback For Kevin McCarthy
Conservatives can't stand that McCarthy cut a debt ceiling deal with Joe Biden that passed the House with Democratic votes.
Mike Pence, kicking off 2024 campaign, suggests Trump can 'never' be president again
Mike Pence kicked off his presidential campaign on Wednesday from Iowa, an early-voting state Trump won in 2016 and 2020
New study dissects polarized political climate in the U.S. — and how to fix it
New research from professors at UC Berkeley in California found that Democrats and Republicans believe in the democratic process. But dysfunction arises when voters on one side believe their opponents are hostile to democracy.
Justice Jackson reports flowers from Oprah, designer clothing as Thomas delays filing disclosure
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has disclosed that she received a $1,200 congratulatory floral display from Oprah Winfrey and $6,580 in designer clothing for a magazine photo shoot in her first months as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. The details of gifts given to Jackson were among...
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Murkowski emerges as senator to watch in Labor nomination fight
The White House and Senate Democrats are refocusing their efforts on Julie Su’s nomination to become Labor secretary and are pushing for Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to break party lines and supp…
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Barr slaps down Democrat claim that he ended Biden corruption investigation: 'Not true'
Former AG Bill Barr is pushing back on a claim from Rep. Jamie Raskin that he closed a corruption allegation into Vice President Joe Biden during the Trump administration.
Lira plunges more than 7% as Turkey edges towards free market
Turkey's lira plunged 7.6% to a record low on Wednesday in its biggest selloff since the historic 2021 crash, and traders called it a "strong signal" that Ankara is moving away from state controls toward a freely traded currency.
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Family calls for justice after neighbor arrested in killing of mom of 4 in front of her children
The family of Ajike Owens, 35, and their attorney Ben Crump held a news conference on Wednesday after the suspected shooter was arrested for the death of the mom of four.
Fox News weighing legal action against Tucker Carlson: Report - Washington Examiner
Fox News is reportedly considering legal action against former host Tucker Carlson after he hosted a new program on social media, according to a news report published on Wednesday. The network claimed Carlson breached his contract by hosting a new show on Twitter, which aired its first 10-minute...
www.washingtonexaminer.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose 79 cents to $72.53 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for August delivery rose 66 cents to $76.95 a barrel.
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DeSantis breaks his silence about California migrant flights
“It’s probably as bad as it’s ever been,” said DeSantis, who said the border needs to be closed and the asylum policies need to be revamped.
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RFK Jr. visits southern border in Arizona, calls migrant crisis ‘unsustainable’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the southern border in Yuma, Arizona this week, and talked about how the crisis is "unsustainable" amid horrific conditions for migrants.
Justice Dept. moves closer toward possible indictment of Trump in classified documents investigation
A federal grand jury investigating Donald Trump in Florida has heard from at least one additional witness Wednesday amid signs that the Justice Department is moving toward a possible indictment over the former president’s mishandling of classified documents. Over the last week, Trump’s lawyers...
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'A leftist attack': Co-founder of Moms for Liberty rejects SPLC's 'extremist' label
The right-wing activist group has targeted school boards and grown to national prominence. The SPLC says its approach is anti-government.
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Arms depot battle rages in Sudan as fuel facility burns
Fire erupts after Sudan’s warring military factions battle over weapons and fuel stores in the capital Khartoum.
Mike Pence tears into Donald Trump at 2024 campaign launch
Donald Trump's two-time running mate offers his most forceful repudiation of his ex-boss to date.
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House GOP seeks tighter voting rules in DC, which Democrats warn is model for national restrictions
Republicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives are making a pitch to overhaul how elections are run in the District of Columbia. They are employing a conservative playbook to tighten voting rules that has been used in Georgia, Texas and other GOP-controlled states. Democrats...
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Kristi Noem blasts Target as ‘fundamentally tearing down this country’ - Washington Examiner
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) bashed Target over its recent LGBT merchandise controversy, saying that the company is "tearing down this country." In an appearance on Fox & Friends, Noem lambasted the company over its ties to controversial groups. Co-host Steve Doocey mentioned how one group Target is...
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Biden joins AOC in linking Canadian wildfires to 'climate crisis'
President Biden joined Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in linking the ongoing Canadian wildfires to the "climate crisis."
What does the growing 2024 GOP field mean for Trump? | Fox News Video
'Special Report' All-Star Panel discusses former Vice President Mike Pence, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joining the growing GOP field.
Student loan payments will start again soon. The Supreme Court’s ruling means higher bills for many
After a payment pause that has lasted more than three years, more than 40 million student loan borrowers will be on the hook for payments starting in the fall.
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Treasury Secretary Yellen says she wouldn't be surprised to see more bank consolidation
Yellen said she wouldn't want to see the diverse banking system threatened by further consolidation, but it would be understandable.
Conservatives blockade House floor in latest mutiny against GOP leadership
Conservatives are paralyzing the House after rebuffing the leadership by tanking a normally sleepy procedural vote on Tuesday.
Graduate and his dad killed in mass shooting after high school graduation in Virginia
Two people were killed and five others were injured after a shooting following a high school graduation in Richmond, Virginia.
Nevada's GOP governor facing $1.7M ethics penalty for campaigning with sheriff's badge, uniform
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada's Republican governor is facing an almost $1.7 million ethics penalty and possible censure for wearing his badge and uniform as Las Vegas-area sheriff in campaign photos and on social media ahead of his election last year.
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Canada’s record wildfires should be ‘wake-up call’, experts warn
Images of orange, hazy skies across Canada and parts of US fuel calls to tackle climate crisis making wildfires worse.
Survey: Most Californians don't support reparations payments for Black residents
Many Californians aren't buying the idea of reparation payments to some of the state's Black residents, a new survey shows.
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U.K. PM Sunak courts Washington, D.C. lawmakers
Sunak spoke in broad strokes of the strength and enduring bond between the U.S. and the U.K. in brief comments before congressional leadership.
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Analysis: Diverted Indian jet lands in middle of Russia airspace dispute
The diversion of a U.S.-built Air India jetliner to Russia with engine problems has thrust industry tensions surrounding Russian airspace into the spotlight - just a day after the head of a major American carrier predicted an almost identical scenario.
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New York business owner charged with attacking police with insecticide at the Capitol on Jan. 6
The Justice Department said Peter Moloney sprayed the chemicals "in the direction of police officers' faces and bodies" amid the mob.
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House Oversight chair cancels resolution to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer had earlier planned to move ahead with efforts to hold the FBI director in contempt of Congress.
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Flooding from dam break strands hundreds and leaves thousands with no drinking water in Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities are rushing supplies of drinking water to areas affected by flooding from a collapsed dam in southern Ukraine. They also are weighing where they might resettle residents who relied on the breached reservoir on the Dnieper River, which forms part of the front line of the...
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Arkansas family tries to navigate wave of anti-trans legislation
Simon Garbett, 17, began his transition a few years ago and has now become an activist for the rights of trans youth.
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Poland deserves US gratitude, not censure - Washington Examiner
Significant protests underline Polish concern over their government's controversial policies related to the judiciary and eligibility for political office. The U.S. and Poland's other democratic allies should privately make clear their disagreement with these policies. Still, the U.S. should be...
www.washingtonexaminer.comGrand jury indicts 2 Bureau of Prisons employees in inmate's death
PETERSBURG, Va. (AP) — A grand jury has indicted two federal Bureau of Prisons employees for allegedly failing to provide medical care for an inmate in Virginia who had a serious medical emergency and later died, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.
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Utah Rep. Chris Stewart to step down from Congress in September
U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, on Wednesday officially submitted his letter of resignation, telling Gov. Spencer Cox he planned to leave in September.
Toronto, New York and Washington blanketed by smoke from Canadian wildfires
Areas from Toronto to New York and Washington are covered in a haze as forecasters warn of more smoke to come from Canadian wildfires.
Cash buyers purchasing one-third of homes: report
Homebuyers paying with cash purchased more than a third of homes sold in April — the highest share in nearly a decade, according to a new report from real estate brokerage Redfin. The share of ca…
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Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed as Wall St inches toward bull market
Shares are mixed in Asia after a listless day on Wall Street amid a vacuum of market-moving data. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up by 10 points while the Nasdaq added 0.4%. Banks were some of the bigger gainers, recovering from their struggles earlier this...
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School board's Pride month vote leads to fights, protests, arrests in Glendale, Calif.
Fights broke out at a school board meeting in Glendale, California, over the recognition of Pride month.
Israeli army mounts rare raid into Palestinian city of Ramallah, clashes ensue
Clashes erupted after Israeli forces mounted a rare raid into the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank early on Thursday, in what the military said was an operation to demolish the house of an assailant.
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Ukraine war live updates: Kakhovka dam flooding set to peak; Kyiv says it's on offensive in Bahmut
Ukraine is dealing with a humanitarian and ecological disaster as flooding engulfs much of Kherson after major damage to the Kakhovka dam.
Bidens to host Juneteenth concert at White House
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host a Juneteenth concert in a “celebration of community, culture and music.” The White House says the concert will be held June 13 on the South Lawn. The artists who'll be featured include Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald, singer and talk show...
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Vivek Ramaswamy Cornel West and other lesser-known presidential candidates fight for votes
Big-name candidates are nabbing the headlines for the 2024 presidential race, but there are lesser-known hopefuls running to get votes as well.
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Canada wildfire smoke: Flights grounded across US east coast
US officials warn reduced visibility from smoke will continue to impact air travel on Thursday.
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China trade tumbles in May, adding to signs economic recovery is slowing
China’s exports fell 7.5% from a year earlier in May and imports were down 4.5%, adding to signs an economic recovery is slowing. Customs data show exports slid to $283.5 billion, reversing from April’s unexpectedly strong 8.5% growth. Imports fell to $217.7 billion, moderating from the previous...
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Trump attorneys notified former president is target of criminal investigation
Former President Donald Trump was notified Wednesday that he is the target of a criminal investigation for his handling of classified materials after leaving office in 2021.
CNN ousts CEO Chris Licht after a brief, tumultuous tenure
Chris Licht was ousted as chief executive at CNN, following a series of missteps and plunging ratings.
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DeSantis defends migrant flights to California, blames sanctuary jurisdictions for encouraging 'open border'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that sanctuary jurisdictions who advocated for "open-border policies" should bear the brunt of the ongoing migrant crisis.
Justice Clarence Thomas delays filing financial disclosure amid increased ethics scrutiny
Oprah Winfrey's $1,200 flower arrangement given to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was among the gifts justices disclosed as part of annual financial disclosure process.
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Defense leaders warn military’s LGBTQ community ‘under attack’
Top Pentagon officials on Wednesday warned that the rise in state laws affecting those in the LGBTQ community is potentially damaging to the military. Speaking at a Pride Month event at the D…
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Cornel West is staying in the race until Election Day. What that means for Biden and Trump
In a wide-ranging interview with USA TODAY, 2024 hopeful Cornel West discusses his outsider bid for president.
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Mexican president: Soldiers apparently executed five men, will face prosecution
Mexico’s president has described the slayings of five men caught on security camera footage as an apparent “execution” by soldiers, and has vowed that the perpetrators would face justice. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is a staunch supporter of the armed forces who has insisted that under...
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas postpones annual financial disclosure amid donor controversy
Texas billionaire Harlan Crow, a Republican donor, for decades treated Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to expensive vacations.
Half in new poll see no clear winner in debt ceiling battle
Half of respondents in a new poll said they see no clear winner in the debt ceiling battle between the two parties. In a Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted in the days after Congress passed legislation…
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Federal judge blocks New York counties' attempt to protect local hotels from becoming migrant shelters
A federal judge on Tuesday shut down attempts by two New York counties to halt the transportation of hundreds of migrants from an overwhelmed New York City.
DeSantis dodges on Newsom criticism, rails against ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’
Gov. Ron DeSantis declined on Wednesday to directly address California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s criticism of a pair of controversial migrant flights from Florida, while also defending them and rai…
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Raging Canada wildfires threaten critical infrastructure, force evacuations
Hundreds of uncontrolled forest fires blazed across Canada on Wednesday, threatening critical infrastructure, forcing evacuations and sending a blanket of smoky air wafting over U.S. cities.
Texas' Ken Paxton hires prominent attorney for impeachment trial
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A new lawyer for Ken Paxton on Wednesday raised skepticism that the embattled Texas attorney general's impeachment trial could be done quickly and attacked the case that could lead to the Republican's permanent removal from office as a sham.
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Biden’s fall puts spotlight on GOP’s attacks over president’s age
President Biden’s onstage fall at the Air Force Academy graduation put his age and fragility in the limelight at a time when the White House is in an increasingly tough spot on the issue. While Bid…
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Michigan man pleads guilty to assisting Whitmer kidnapping scheme
Shawn Fix, 40, has pleaded guilty to providing material support for an act of terrorism for his role in a foiled 2020 plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Belarus' leader pardons woman arrested with her dissident journalist boyfriend in plane incident
The president of Belarus has pardoned the girlfriend of a dissident journalist arrested in 2021 after being pulled off a commercial flight that was diverted to the country. A Russian governor reported Wednesday that President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree freeing Sofia Sapega. The...
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US trade deficit widens to 6-month high, expected to dent economic growth
The U.S. trade deficit widened by the most in eight years in April as imports of goods rebounded while exports of energy products declined, a trend that if sustained, could result in trade being a drag on economic growth in the second quarter.
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Canada wildfires: US East Coast sees worst air quality in years
US President Joe Biden says the dense cloak of smoke is a "stark reminder" of climate change.
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Pride organizers scramble to keep up with drag laws in Florida, Montana and Tennessee
Some Pride groups are moving drag shows indoors, enforcing new dress codes or scrapping celebrations altogether to comply with the new laws.
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Who is 2024 presidential hopeful Doug Burgum?
North Dakota Republican Gov. Burgum has entered the 2024 presidential race, taking on a long list of candidates including former President Donald Trump and fellow Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.)
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UNICEF says 300 trapped children rescued from a Sudanese orphanage after 71 others died
The UN children's agency says about 300 children have been rescued from an orphanage in Sudan’s capital after being trapped there while fighting raged outside. UNICEF's announcement Thursday came after 71 children died from hunger and illness at the Al-Mayqoma orphanage since April. The agency...
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How AI raises risks to creators
Welcome to The Hill’s Technology newsletter{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI poses new challenges to intellectual property lawThe rise of generative artificial int…
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Dead raccoon and racist, ‘intimidating’ sign left on front door of Oregon mayor’s office
Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch said the message mentioned Black city councilor Clifford Evelyn and was "racially hateful."
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‘Spoiled baby’: Christie responds to Trump mocking his weight
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), who announced his 2024 presidential bid Tuesday, called former President Trump a “spoiled baby” in response to a video Trump posted mocking Christie for h…
thehill.comUtah district's Bible ban spurs protest by parents, Republicans
Bible-toting parents and Republican lawmakers convened on Utah's Capitol to protest a suburban school district that recently announced it had removed the Bible from some schools. The Bible’s removal came after someone challenged it as a critical commentary on a new Utah law allowing books to be...
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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signs bill banning transgender health care for minors, competition in school sports
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a pair of bills into law banning sex change surgery for minors and forcing transgender athletes to compete on teams that match their biological sex.
Debt limit law sets up 'enormous' stakes for the 2024 election with deadlines for default, Obamacare and Trump tax cuts
“Incredible,” “enormous” and “big, big, big” are how lawmakers describe 2025, which will bring a new debt ceiling cliff and the expiration of Obamacare subsidies and Trump's tax cuts.
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North American lobster industry confronts 'ropeless' traps after whale entanglements
An emerging technology to fish for lobsters virtually ropeless to prevent whale entanglements is exciting conservationists, but getting a frigid reception from harvesters worried it will drive them out of business and upend their way of life.
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Owner of funeral homes accused of spraying insecticide at cops, assaulting media at Jan. 6 riot
An owner of several funeral homes on Long Island has been arrested on charges that he sprayed wasp killer at police officers and attacked journalists during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, authorities said. Peter G. Moloney, of Bayport, New York, faces numerous charges, including...
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Bank of Canada hikes rates to 22-year high, more increases expected
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday hiked its overnight rate to a 22-year high of 4.75%, and markets and analysts immediately forecast yet another increase next month to ratchet down an overheating economy and stubbornly high inflation.
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Chris Christie and Marco Rubio trade jabs over 2016 debate feud: ‘We didn’t bring it up’
Sen. Marco Rubio and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are disagreeing – but not over current issues facing Washington or the country.
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'SICKENED BY IT': PGA-LIV merger worries senators with Saudi Arabia's human rights record in the backdrop
Senators from both parties on Capitol Hill criticized the surprise LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger announced this week over Saudi Arabia's human rights record.
Frayed nerves and uprooted lives in Russian city close to Ukraine border
A week after fleeing her home in southern Russia to escape cross-border shelling from Ukraine, Irina Shevtsova is adjusting to life as a refugee inside her own country.
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Campaigners want fossil fuel firms to pay into climate calamity fund; diplomats dubious
Environmental campaigners are calling for fossil fuel producers to contribute to a new fund intended to help poor countries cope with climate disasters. The so-called loss and damage fund was a key achievement of last year’s U.N. climate summit in Egypt. Developing nations have long demanded...
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An oil state hired the biggest PR firms to buff its climate image. It didn’t help.
The United Arab Emirates began paying high-profile advertising and lobbying agencies to green its image ahead of hosting this year’s climate talks. Then the trouble began.
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Ohio congressional delegates make pitch for Space Command headquarters
Members of Ohio’s congressional delegation made a pitch for the U.S. Space Command (Spacecom) to be relocated to the state amid the controversy surrounding the future of the location of its headqua…
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SPLC labels 'parents' rights' groups extremist, PGA and LIV Golf tours merge: 5 Things podcast
The SPLC designates Moms for Liberty and other so-called parents rights groups as extremists, Chris Christie is running for president: 5 Things podcast
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Serbia's president promises early election amid large protests against his populist rule
Serbia’s president has promised an early parliamentary election in an apparent attempt to defuse large protests against his populist rule in the wake of two mass shootings that shook the nation. President Aleksandar Vucic said in an address to the nation that the vote will be held by the end of...
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How Ron DeSantis found a home in Florida’s swamp
The governor has ushered in sweeping changes to state institutions, some of which run contrary his self-described small government philosophy.
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Trump says 'No one has told me I'm being indicted,' as aide testifies to Florida grand jury
Former President Donald Trump called various state and federal prosecutors investigating him for possible crimes "fascists."
Canada’s Trudeau pans Google and Meta for ‘bullying’ to stop bill
Tech giants say a Canadian bill that would push companies to pay news publishers for content will hurt their business.
'Squad' member Cori Bush: Saying you are 'anti-woke' means you are 'anti-Black'
Progressive House Member Cori Bush (D-Missouri) said on Tuesday that people who consider themselves "anti-woke" are also saying that they are "anti-Black."
Mississippi veterans cemetery replaces American flag with gay pride flag - Washington Examiner
The Biloxi National Cemetery in Mississippi, a graveyard for war veterans, has raised a gay pride flag to fly among the American flags at the entrance to the cemetery. The decision was made possible by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough’s authorization for all VA facilities to raise...
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County leaders in Georgia reject election board nominee who challenged voters' eligibility
ATLANTA (AP) — Elected leaders in Georgia's most populous county — a Democratic stronghold — on Wednesday rejected a Republican nominee for the county elections board who had challenged the eligibility of thousands of voters.
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S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower as traders cash in on latest megacap rally
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed in negative territory on Wednesday as investors took profits after a months-long megacap stocks run and ahead of key economic and policy events next week.
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Former PA prosecutor proud of defending 'right to vote against Donald Trump and his goons' running for AG
Former Bucks County Solicitor Joe Khan, a Democrat, has launched his bid for state attorney general, joining former State Auditor Eugene DePasquale in the primary.
New York City to get $104.6M from FEMA for asylum-seekers
The city’s allocation through the new federal Shelter and Services Program constitutes around 30 percent of the money announced Wednesday and is much larger than payments to other cities.
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Surgery on pope was successful, doctors say he can travel
Pope Francis underwent a three-hour operation in a Rome hospital on Wednesday to repair a hernia, which doctors said was successful enough that he should have no limitations on his travels and other activities after he recovers.
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Poland, Germany discuss avoiding repeat of deadly river pollution but ready for all scenarios
The environment ministers of Poland and Germany have met on the border of the two countries to discuss protection of a river against a repeat of deadly pollution that killed hundreds of tons of fish last year. Polish Environment Minister Anna Moskwa said Wednesday that she couldn’t rule out the...
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Southern California school board faces state scrutiny for blocking gay rights figure from curriculum
AG Rob Bonta pressed district leaders for documents justifying their decision.
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New York City joins other cities suing Kia and Hyundai over car thefts - Washington Examiner
New York City joined several cities and states in suing South Korean car makers Kia and Hyundai over allegations that the vehicles are too easy to steal. In a filing to the Southern District of New York, the city complained that its law enforcement resources had been stretched to the brink due...
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WATCH: Democrats dismiss Biden-Kennedy 2024 primary debate: 'Fringe candidate'
House Democrats' responses ranged from deference to outright disapproval of the idea for debate between President Joe Biden and 2024 primary challenger Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Adams floats housing migrants in NYC mayor's mansion
The mayor acknowledged that the move may not be possible if it flouts legal protocols governing the use of his official residence Gracie Mansion.
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Kuwait's election brings little change to parliament or hope of overcoming years of gridlock
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Voters in Kuwait returned most of their lawmakers to parliament in the third election in as many years amid widespread frustration with the ongoing political gridlock, according to results released Wednesday.
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125 degrees? Puerto Rico faces 'dangerous situation' with record
“It’s not just climate, and it’s not just weather. It’s a combination of the two that’s leading to what, frankly, is a dangerous situation,” said meteorologist John Morales.
www.nbcnews.comFlorida confirms role in migrant flights to Sacramento; DeSantis silent despite Newsom criticism
Florida emergency management stressed the "voluntary" relocation of migrants flown to Sacramento after California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened kidnapping charges for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Philippine court denies bail for top Duterte rival after 6 years detained
A Philippine court on Wednesday rejected a bail request by an ex-senator and chief critic of former President Rodrigo Duterte, prolonging her six years of detention on drugs charges that she insists were baseless and politically motivated.
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FBI arrives in Peru for extradition of suspect in Natalee Holloway's disappearance to US: Sources
The FBI agents who will be escorting Joran van der Sloot back to the United States have arrived in Peru, sources told ABC News.
In Japan, embarrassed employees pay agencies to quit for them
Companies like Exit handle resignations on behalf of Japanese employees who are too nervous to confront their boss.
2024 Democrat RFK Jr. stunned during border visit: ‘Not a good thing for our country’ - Washington Examiner
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. berated President Joe Biden and members of his party for the illegal immigration crisis at the southern border, as millions cross and "most of them are never seen or heard from again."During a visit to the Yuma, Arizona, border on Tuesday...
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The Iron Sheik: WWE wrestling champion dies at 81
During the peak of his wrestling career in the 1980s he faced many greats, including Hulk Hogan.
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LIV Golf merger: Seven questions everyone is asking after blockbuster deal - Washington Examiner
The PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf announced a merger on Tuesday, ending a multi-year feud between the two organizations. While the agreement has been announced, terms are still being finalized and the news has left several questions regarding both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Here is a look...
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U.S. East Coast blanketed in eerie veil of smoke from Canada fires
Schools across the U.S. East Coast canceled outdoor activities, commercial airline traffic was slowed and millions of Americans were urged to stay indoors on Wednesday as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted south, blanketing cities in a thick yellowish haze.
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Amanda Gorman says banning books 'encroaches on our freedom' after poem restricted in school
Amanda Gorman, who read her poem "The Hill We Climb" at Joe Biden's inauguration, said one parent's complaint should not result in book "bans."
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Florida woman arrested for fatally shooting neighbour
Susan Louise Lorincz says she shot the mother of four in self defence - a claim that police deny.
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Teens are spending less time than ever with friends
America’s teenagers are seeing a lot less of one another. The share of high school seniors who gathered with friends in person “almost every day” dropped from 44 percent in 2010 to 32 percent…
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Newer heart transplant method could allow more patients a chance at lifesaving surgery
Most transplanted hearts are from donors who are brain dead, but new research shows a different approach can be just as successful and boost the number of available organs. It's called donation after circulatory death, long used to recover kidneys and other organs — but not more fragile hearts...
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Is it safe to exercise outdoors when the air quality is poor?
If you went for a run this morning and now you feel bad, this might be why.
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Cancer centers say US chemotherapy shortage is leading to treatment complications
U.S. cancer centers say a growing shortage of common treatments is forcing doctors to switch medications and delaying some care. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network says that nearly all of the centers it surveyed late last month were dealing with shortages of two chemotherapies. Some...
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What is CHS? How nausea, stomach pain led to a diagnosis and link to cannabis
An increasing number of cases are being reported of a mysterious, rare condition possibly linked to cannabis use.
Eisai-Biogen Alzheimer's drug data confirms benefits, FDA staff says
U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff on Wednesday said data from a late-stage trial of Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's disease drug suggests it offered a meaningful benefit to patients and safety concerns likely would not hamper its chances of a traditional approval.
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Becerra says DeSantis bears responsibility for Covid’s outsized toll
By way of contrast, Becerra touted the work of the Biden administration and his Department of Health and Human Services in pushing out vaccines.
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Weight-loss drugs pilot to begin in UK amid uncertainty over Wegovy launch
Britain plans to launch a pilot programme exploring how new weekly weight-loss shots such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy can be given to obese patients by general practitioners even as the drug's market launch remains unclear.
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5 takeaways from POLITICO’s Health Care Summit
Government officials, lawmakers and health policy experts said the U.S. is prepared for the next pandemic but also detailed health care challenges.
www.politico.comPennsylvania House OKs $100 million for adult mental health services
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A proposal to allocate $100 million in federal funds to pay for adult mental health programs easily passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday, a plan built on the recommendations of a state commission charged with issuing suggestions for coordinated care.
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What to do during an air quality alert: Expert advice on how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.
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Biden's drug czar: 165,000 lives might be lost annually to the opioid crisis by 2025
"There is almost no other area today, where it affects our public health, national security and economic prosperity, than the opioid crisis,” said Rahul Gupta at POLITICO’s Health Care Summit.
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Why smoke from wildfires could cause a host of symptoms -- even in healthy people
It's not just sensitive populations who are at risk in the current poor air quality conditions covering a large swath of the U.S. due to the wildfires in Canada.
Baldwin calls for LGBTQ info to be included in mental health data
“It helps us make our arguments for greater resources and greater services,” Baldwin told POLITICO.
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Italian lawmaker who fought to allow nursing one's baby during working session is now first to do so
An Italian lawmaker who fought for a rule so that women can be allowed to nurse their babies during a parliamentary session has now become the first woman to do just that. Bipartisan applause broke out on Wednesday when Gilda Sportiello nursed her 2-month-old son during a legislative vote in the...
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EU approves its first vaccine for common respiratory virus RSV
European regulators have approved the region's first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which causes thousands of hospitalisations and deaths annually.
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Burnout threatens primary care workforce and doctors' mental health
Burnout among doctors is a long-standing concern that health systems have become more focused on as they try to stop doctors from quitting or retiring early.
www.cbsnews.comHow to stay healthy as smoke spreads from Canada wildfires
As smoke spreads from wildfires in Canada, health agencies are recommending steps to stay safe from bad air quality.
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What is berberine? Experts explain the supplement trending for weight loss
Berberine is the latest supplement craze, gaining attention on social media as a "natural" weight loss option. Here's what to know, according to experts.
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HIV protection, cancer screenings could cost more if 'Obamacare' loses latest court battle
A federal appeals court in New Orleans is weighing whether to continue blocking enforcement of a judge's ruling limiting coverage requirements under former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law. The Biden administration is appealing a Texas-based federal judge’s ruling that would...
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