This photo taken from drone footage, provided by the Ukrainian military and dated May 28, 2023, shows a car on the Kakhovka Dam that appears to be laden with explosives. The dam collapsed June 6, while it was under Russian control. (Ukrainian military via AP))
Russia had means, motive and opportunity to destroy Ukraine dam, drone photos and information show
BERISLAV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia had the means, motive and opportunity to bring down a Ukrainian dam that collapsed earlier this month while under Russian control, according to exclusive drone photos and information obtained by The Associated Press.
Attorney General Garland keeps poker face as firestorm erupts after Trump charges
Back in March 2021, Merrick Garland pledged on his first day as attorney general a return to what he calls the “norms” of the Justice Department. But since then it's been anything but typical. The former federal judge now finds himself in the middle of a political firestorm of historic...
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RFK Jr. has a big primary problem: Democrats like Joe Biden | CNN Politics
Joe Biden’s approval ratings remain low. A majority of Democrats don’t want him to run for another term. But Biden challenger Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is more than 40 points behind the president in national Democratic primary surveys and there is zero sign Biden’s support is weakening.
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More than 90 letters with 'suspicious' white powder sent to state officials, Kansas authorities say
More than 80 letters containing a "suspicious" white powder were reportedly sent to state legislators and public officials on Friday.
Hutchinson warns Republicans to ‘back off’ allegations DOJ has been ‘weaponized’
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, one of several GOP presidential candidates, on Sunday warned his fellow Republicans to “back off” allegations that the Justice Department has been “weapon…
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Trump should not be trusted with national secrets if charges prove true, his ex-Defense secretary says | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s onetime Defense secretary said Sunday that the former president should not be trusted with the nation’s secrets again should the allegations made in his federal indictment over his handling of classified documents prove true.
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Senate Democrats ready for spending fight with House GOP
Senate Democrats are gearing up for a spending fight with House Republicans as negotiators in the upper chamber prepare to mark up government funding bills in the days ahead. Senate ne…
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Asylum-seekers cry foul after DeSantis transports them to California
Migrants who were transported from Florida to Sacramento, California, have gone on the record to share their reactions to the trip.
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Top Pence staffer condemns Trump's last-minute pardons for 'cocaine traffickers,' family members
Marc Short, former chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, condemned pardons former President Donald Trump handed down at the end of his term.
Blinken and Xi pledge to stabilize deteriorated US-China ties, but China rebuffs the main US request
China’s main diplomat for the Western Hemisphere says U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to China “marks a new beginning” as their nations seek to repair damaged relations.
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H.R. McMaster says relationship with China is "worse" than Cold War between U.S. and Russia
"It's worse because it's a more difficult problem set," Trump national security adviser H.R. McMaster said.
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GOP House Intel chair says Trump classified documents case ‘of grave concern’
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), the chair of the House Intelligence committee, said on Sunday that the storage of the classified documents at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property is “…
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Trump's GOP rivals divided over whether to attack the Justice Department for documents indictment
Donald Trump's GOP rivals are having a difficult time navigating Trump's indictment while not eroding trust in the criminal justice system.
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Judge in Trump's federal case has acted like 'Trump advocate in a robe': Whitehouse
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said it remains to be seen whether Judge Aileen Cannon, assigned to Trump’s federal case, can act independently
Bill Barr condemns alleged Trump conduct, but says "I don't like the idea of a former president serving time"
"This is not a circumstance where he's the victim or this is government overreach," Barr said of the indictment in the classified documents case.
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At least 6 killed, dozens injured in weekend shootings across US
At least six people are dead and dozens injured in a string of weekend violence and mass shootings across the U.S. The shootings — in suburban Chicago, Washington state, Pennsylvania, St. Louis, Southern California and Baltimore — follow a surge of violence over the past several years that...
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Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, was the first prominent candidate to announce a challenge to former President Donald Trump’s bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Since entering the race in February, Haley has weighed in on social issues and tapped into her...
The Memo: Barr, Bolton, Kelly line up to condemn Trump over alleged crimes
Most of former President Trump’s rivals for the GOP nomination have taken a cautious path in responding to his indictment — but some veterans of his administration have taken a far more assertive s…
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Chris Christie says Trump in "severe legal trouble" in documents case
Christie said the legal trouble could have been avoided if Trump had returned the documents when asked.
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Republican ex-gov. says his party's 2024 presidential contenders are Trump's 'enablers'
Former GOP Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan minced no words as he described his stance on the field of 2024 White House hopefuls vying to secure the presidential nomination.
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Dangerous heat wave continues to affect 33 million residents in the South
A relentless heat wave with triple-digit temperatures is continuing to affect millions of people in the South.
McCarthy visit to Orange County highlights GOP focus on immigration and crime
With Republicans' narrow control of Congress in jeopardy next year, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy emphasized border control and public safety on a visit to Orange County.
Ukraine takes Zaporizhia village, amid fierce front line battles
Ukraine’s counteroffensive continues with small advances as Russia conducts ‘effective’ defensive operations.
Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt
A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources.
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North Korea calls failed spy satellite launch 'the most serious' shortcoming, vows 2nd launch
A North Korean state media report says top officials have vowed to push for a second attempt to launch a spy satellite during a recently ended meeting of the ruling party. The report Monday says the top officials called the country’s first, and failed, launch last month “the most serious”...
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Christie, Barr compare Trump to a child
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) and former Attorney General Bill Barr each took jabs at former President Trump on Sunday, comparing him to a child and casting him as unfit to lead the cou…
thehill.comTrump, other Republicans conjure a familiar enemy in attacking Democrats as 'Marxists,' 'communists'
Lashing out after his arraignment on federal charges last week, Donald Trump took aim at President Joe Biden and Democrats with language that seemed to evoke another era: He was being persecuted, he said, by “Marxists” and “communists.” Trump has used the labels since he first appeared on the...
House GOP flirts with Jan. 6 extremism
Far-right conservatives have entertained false conspiracy theories about the Capitol attack — but so have some House GOP leaders and key committee chiefs, without outright embracing them.
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Trump lacked power to declassify secret nuclear arms document, experts say
The document, listed as No. 19 in the indictment charging Trump with endangering national security, can only be declassified through a process that involves the departments of energy and defense.
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Biden to highlight climate commitments during West Coast swing | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will highlight climate commitments made by his administration and announce new federal funding for climate resilience projects as part of a three-day trip to the Bay Area in Northern California that begins Monday, according to a White House official.
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Esper: Trump known as ‘hoarder’ of classified documents
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday said former President Trump has been described as a “hoarder” of classified documents, in the wake of Trump facing federal charges over his…
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Joni Ernst says Iowans are 'still keeping their minds open' for 2024
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) said that while Republican voters in Iowa have their favorites, including former President Donald Trump, they are "still keeping their minds open" for the 2024 presidential race.
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Chris Christie looks askance at Republican loyalty pledge
"I think the pledge is just a useless idea," the 2024 presidential contender said.
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Ukraine recaptures southeastern village as long-awaited counteroffensive rumbles on
Russian forces lost the village of Piatykhatky to Ukrainian wave attacks, a Moscow-installed official for the area said.
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Both sides suffering heavy losses early in Ukraine counteroffensive, British officials say
Both sides of the fighting in Russia’s war on Ukraine are suffering high casualties as Ukraine pursues its long-anticipated counteroffensive, according to an intelligence update from the United Kin…
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Former Trump Defense secretary brands him a security threat
"It's just irresponsible action that places our service members at risk, places our nation's security at risk," Mark Esper said.
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Josh Hawley touts fatherhood as cure to masculinity crisis: 'We need dads desperately'
EXCLUSIVE — While young men are falling behind in an "epidemic of fatherlessness," Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) says strong male role models are needed to cure the masculinity crisis.
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Supreme Court considers recoil from landmark gun rights ruling
After lower court rulings struck down long-standing gun restrictions, the Biden administration asks justices to uphold restrictions on people with domestic violence restraining orders.
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Mike Pence dodges on Trump conviction, says indictment allegations are 'very serious'
Former President Donald Trump deserves the chance to defend himself in court, says former Vice President Mike Pence, who dodged on whether Trump should be convicted.
Chris Christie, Bill Barr call Donald Trump a child: 'Like a defiant 9-year-old kid'
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Attorney General Bill Barr compared former President Donald Trump to a child on Sunday.
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Spike in ocean heat stuns scientists: Have we breached a climate tipping point?
Global oceans are so hot right now, scientists all around the world are struggling to come up with an explanation.
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Boris Johnson: Rishi Sunak not expected to attend Partygate debate
No 10 says the PM's schedule does not currently include attending Parliament, as MPs prepare to debate report into Boris Johnson.
www.bbc.comThe jury at Trump's potential trial may get a glimpse at some government secrets — but like Goldilocks, prosecutors have to make sure the classified documents are just right
Secret documents will make it more difficult for prosecutors to present evidence in the case against Donald Trump while maintaining national security.
House Intel chair touts upcoming special counsel testimony
Rep. Mike Turner will hear closed-door testimony Tuesday.
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‘A real conversation’: Blinken has ‘constructive’ talks in China
Top US diplomat meets his Chinese counterpart in Beijing during the highest-level official visit in five years.
Adam Schiff calls being on Trump's enemies list a 'badge of honor'
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said it was an honor to be on Donald Trump's enemies list, and wondered aloud about whether the former president could use the Justice Department to jail his enemies should he regain the White House.
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Boston mayor responds after lawmakers try to slash police budget, veteran services
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu vetoed a City Council budget proposal that had $31 million in cuts to the police department as well as $900,000 in cuts for veteran services.
A majority of Republicans now say same-sex relations are immoral after a year of 'groomer' attacks on LGBTQ people, poll finds
Republican support for same-sex relations dropped 15 percentage points since last year in an annual Gallup poll.
DeSantis takes aim at Trump’s signature criminal justice reform law
He voted in favor of an earlier version of it when he served in Congress.
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Bill Barr: Trump is a ‘consummate narcissist’
Former Attorney General Bill Barr called former President Trump a “consummate narcissist,” adding that the former president regularly “engages in reckless conduct.” “B…
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Judge rules Utah city violated First amendment in canceling public drag show
A United States District judge has ordered a Utah city to grant a permit to a drag show slated for a public park.
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Hundreds of thousands without power in Oklahoma as severe thunderstorms continue throughout US
While tens of millions of Americans in the South are enduring a sweltering heat wave, another round of severe storms is threatening other parts of the South.
Blumenthal says there's a 'real risk' in PGA and LIV merger: 'Want to get to the bottom of it'
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) discussed the Senate's investigation into the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, saying there is a "real risk" with the proposed agreement.
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Tim Scott: ‘There’s no higher compliment than being attacked by President Obama’
They have very different perceptions on race in America.
www.politico.comIs Juneteenth a federal holiday? Is it a state holiday? Here's everywhere it's recognized
While President Biden formally recognized Juneteenth as a federal holiday, not everyone will be getting the day off work.
John Bolton: Intelligence officials ‘failed in many cases’ in not getting classified docs back from Trump
Trump-era national security advisor John Bolton said on Sunday that officials responsible for briefing the president on intelligence matters “failed in many cases” by not getting some c…
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Can a president pardon himself?
It's a question that's perhaps less theoretical with the first-ever federal prosecution of a former president who's seeking the office again.
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‘Heinous crime’: Pakistan makes arrests after Greece boat tragedy
Authorities vowed the 10 suspected human traffickers they arrested would be ‘severely punished’.
GOP presidential hopefuls criticize Trump: 'He's a petulant child'
Several Republican 2024 presidential hopefuls criticized Donald Trump as the former president faces 37 federal counts for allegedly hoarding hundreds of documents after he left the White House.
Miami mayor’s 2024 bid confounds Republicans
Republicans are doubtful that Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s (R) entrance into the 2024 primary will have much of an effect as he looks to take on two leading candidates who also hail from his state:…
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Idaho mass shooting: Four dead and suspect in custody in Kellogg
The suspect in a mass shooting in which four people were killed Sunday in Kellogg, Idaho, is in custody.
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Heat wave triggers big storms, power outages in US Southeast, raises wildfire concerns in Southwest
Forecasters warned people celebrating Father’s Day outdoors to take precautions as triple-digit temperatures prompted heat advisories across much of the southern U.S. The unstable conditions triggered thunderstorms that knocked out power from Oklahoma to Mississippi. It's also producing gusty...
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Russia reports fierce fighting, Zelenskiy praises troops, counter-offensive
British intelligence said heavy fighting in recent days was focused on Zaporizhzhia, western Donetsk and around Bakhmut, which Russian mercenaries captured last month after the longest battle of the war.
www.reuters.comFirst-Term Democrat Rips Apart Republicans Over Biden Bribery Allegations
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) contrasted GOP claims about Biden with Republicans' "nothing to see here" defense of Trump on Saturday.
Israel's Netanyahu says he will move ahead on contentious judicial overhaul plan after talks crumble
Opposition leader Yair Lapid said moving ahead unilaterally will "rip the Israeli people to shreds.”
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A Navy base put up a wall to ward off stray bullets. Locals say that doesn't solve gun violence.
Gulfport, Mississippi, has a far lower homicide rate than Jackson. But some neighborhoods have seen frequent gunfire, and residents say it takes a toll.
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Pope Francis returns to Vatican routine post-surgery
He thanked the crowd shouting “Long live the pope!”
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Bill Barr calls Trump's characterization of Presidential Records Act 'absurd'
Former Attorney General William Barr is calling out former President Donald Trump's characterization of his rights to maintain documents under the Presidential Records Act as "absurd."
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FBI, airport fights put DC-area senators in spotlight
Senate Democrats from Maryland and Virginia will be squarely in the spotlight in the coming months as they battle with and against each other simultaneously over changes at Reagan National Airport …
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Uganda school attack: What we know so far
Uganda reels from its deadliest attack in more than 10 years after a rebel group killed 41 civilians, mostly students.
Swedish defence must adapt to match 'long-term' Russian threat, lawmakers say
A special Swedish parliamentary defence committee said on Monday the country's defence must adapt to focus on the threat posed by Russia and a military attack could not be ruled out.
Antony Blinken hails 'candid' talks on high stakes China trip
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is the first US diplomat to visit China in almost five years.
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Republican reaction to Trump indictment is 'absurd” former GOP governor says
"If you are not going to challenge him, why challenge him?” former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said.
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Mexican authorities destroy 14 homemade armored cars used by drug cartels
Authorities in northern Mexico say they have destroyed 14 homemade armored cars of the kind used by drug cartels to fight land battles
Hogan: Many 2024 GOP presidential challengers are ‘making excuses’ for Trump
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) sharply criticized 2024 Republican presidential candidates for “making excuses” for former President Trump following his indictment and predicted the only way t…
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Sen. Blumenthal: Hearing on golf merger could happen 'within weeks'
“The American people deserve a clear look at the facts here,” Blumenthal said.
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Wichita man arrested after allegedly sneaking into hospital and sexually assaulting 3 patients
The 28-year-old suspect is jailed on $250,000 bond on three rape charges. He was not a patient or an employee at the hospital, and it is unclear how he gained entry.
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Hawaii's 2024 House elections will see if voters stick with centrist wing of Democrat party
Hawaii's 2024 House elections will see if voters in the state stick to the centrist wing of the Democrat party.
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Christie calls GOP presidential debate pledge a 'useless idea' | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said Sunday it was a “useless idea” to force 2024 GOP contenders to sign a pledge to back the party’s ultimate nominee in order to participate in primary debates.
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Why are the US and Iran holding talks and why does it matter?
A deal could see Iran free US prisoners in return for the release of billions of dollars worth of Iranian assets.
Florida deputy, resident 'lucky to be alive' after being swept into drain pipe during flood: Sheriff
A Florida deputy and a resident are both "lucky to be alive" after they were sucked into a drainage pipe by flood water, according to the Escambia County Sheriff.
Playbook: Biden avoids all Trump talk in Philly
And South Carolina Republicans move their primary back.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 481
As the war enters its 481st day, these are the main developments.
Barr ‘skeptical’ of Trump conviction in Georgia voting investigation
Former Attorney General Bill Barr said on Sunday that he is “skeptical” former President Trump will be convicted in the Georgia investigation into whether the former president or his al…
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Dog fatally stabbed in New York's Central Park after 'verbal dispute' between dog walkers
The dog was euthanized at a local animal clinic because of its injuries, police said.
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Russia says regional free trade pact with Iran possible by year-end
A free trade zone agreement between Iran, Russia and several countries that cover the vast Eurasian region spreading from the borders of Eastern Europe to Western China is possible by the end of the year, Russia's TASS news agency reported on Monday.
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After escaping the Taliban, hundreds of Afghans languish in Albania in a prolonged U.S. visa process
It’s an emotional roller coaster.
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Sketch artist responds after critics rebuff him for portraying Trump as 'too young,' 'good looking'
Sketch artist William J. Hennessy Jr. responded to criticisms he portrayed former President Donald Trump as younger and more fit than reality during his arraignment in Miami.
Greece boat disaster: Ship tracking casts doubt on Greek Coastguard's account
The BBC finds evidence an overcrowded fishing vessel was not moving for at least seven hours before it capsized.
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Senate Democrat backs Biden over longtime supporter RFK Jr.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said Sunday that he is “more than happy” to support President Biden over his longtime supporter and now presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Whi…
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Blinken’s day one in Beijing yields agreement for more meetings
Blinken and China's foreign minister called their discussion “candid” and “constructive” and agreed to boost U.S.-China people-to-people exchanges.
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Muriel Bowser's former chief of staff engaged in sexual harassment, per internal report
A former top aide to the mayor of Washington D.C. sexually harassed a female employee, according to an internal probe.
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Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes the Gulf of California
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the Gulf of California on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
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Russia blocks UN aid for Kakhovka dam collapse victims
Massive flooding caused by dam breach has contaminated drinking water and led to bans on swimming and eating seafood.
Israel to ramp up settlement expansion in occupied West Bank
The finance minister was granted sweeping powers to expedite construction, bypassing measures in place for 27 years.
Cruising to Nome: The first U.S. deep water port for the Arctic to host cruise ships, military
Climate change is opening up the Arctic, and a $600 million-plus expansion will make Nome on Alaska's western coast the nation’s first deep-water Arctic port. Nome's mayor says it likely won't be the last. The expansion is expected to be operational by the end of the decade.
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No Global Markets update in U.S. hours on June 19
Investors are looking ahead to China's rate decision and Fed testimony from Jerome Powell.
Rand Paul says he’s ‘glad’ Blinken making trip to China
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he was “glad” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting China this weekend and stressed the importance of continuing diplomacy, even in the face of rising tens…
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5 dead, more than 640,000 without power after storms rip through southern U.S.
The National Weather Service warned early Sunday that parts of the region were expected to get severe thunderstorms and heavy rain and experience excessive heat warnings and critical fire weather risk.
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How AI is changing the 2024 election
As the generative artificial intelligence (AI) industry booms, the 2024 election cycle is shaping up to be a watershed moment for the technology’s role in political campaigns. The proliferati…
thehill.comTranscript: Former Attorney General William Barr on "Face the Nation," June 18, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Attorney General William Barr that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 18, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on "Face the Nation," June 18, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a 2024 Republican candidate for president, that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 18, 2023.
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Transcript: Sen. Richard Blumenthal on "Face the Nation," June 18, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 18, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster on "Face the Nation," June 18, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, a CBS News contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 18, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 18, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Attorney General Bill Barr join Margaret Brennan and Robert Costa.
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Blinken kicks off meetings in Beijing on high-stakes mission to cool soaring US-China tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Beijing on a high-stakes diplomatic mission trip to try to cool exploding U.S.-China tensions that have set many around the world on edge. Prospects for any significant breakthrough on the most vexing issues facing the planet's two largest...
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Former Trump advisor questions ‘who would work for Trump’ after attacks on former staffers
An adviser to former President Donald Trump’s 2016 and 2020 election campaigns went after his former boss on Twitter early Saturday, calling out his “vicious” attacks on other former staffers. Stev…
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The ‘whatabout Biden’ defense: What are the allegations made by Trump to deflect from indictment?
The former president and his Republican allies in Congress have been mixing innuendo about the Biden family with facts to claim there's a "two-tiered" justice system.
www.nbcnews.comSome Republicans are angry about Trump's prosecution yet ready to vote for someone else in 2024
Some Republican-leaning voters in early-voting states say they're angry about Donald Trump’s indictment on charges that he mishandled classified documents.
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South Carolina GOP votes to move back their 2024 primary: Sources
If approved, the move would put the the first-in-the-South presidential primary state front and center in the race for more than two full weeks.
'Not automatic': Biden says U.S. won't support fast-tracked path for Ukraine into NATO
President Joe Biden said he believed Ukraine will eventually join NATO, but U.S. will not support an accelerated path into the alliance.
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More Republicans want to take the fight to Mexico’s cartels. Experts say it’s a bad idea.
A fringe idea to directly take on the Mexican cartels with the U.S. military is gaining some traction in the Republican party — even as critics warn that any unilateral action would endanger relati…
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House lawmakers target Pentagon plan to ramp up missile production for Ukraine
Appropriators said the Pentagon didn’t show its work to justify betting on the plan.
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Ukraine war must end, South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin
Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid.
www.bbc.comIn Philly, union members say they don't care about Biden's age: 'I never heard someone who is Catholic say the pope is too old'
Union members told Insider that questions over President Joe Biden's age are a distraction from his support for workers and organized labor.
Trump claims Biden pressed DOJ to create ‘fake indictment’ in latest attack
Former President Trump claimed on Saturday that President Biden pushed the Justice Department to bring a “fake indictment” against him over his handling of classified materials. “Crooked Joe …
thehill.comBiden strikes economic populist tone during campaign rally before exuberant union members
President Joe Biden struck an economic populist message during the first rally of his reelection campaign.
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What Aaron Burr and Jefferson Davis Tell Us About the Trump Indictments
America has never prosecuted a former head of state. But Trump’s indictments aren’t as unprecedented as you might think.
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Biden on Chinese spy balloon: ‘It was more embarrassing than it was intentional’
President Biden said on Saturday that a Chinese spy balloon that spent a week hovering over the U.S. in early February was “more embarrassing” for Beijing “than it was intentional.” “I don’t …
thehill.comTrump's crowded legal calendar makes for the ultimate split-screen campaign season
As he begins campaigning for a second White House term, former President Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner for the nomination, will be forced to deal with no fewer than two criminal cases and two civil ones, and possibly more to come.
On trip to China, Blinken to raise cases of wrongfully detained Americans with Chinese
Three wrongfully detained American prisoners in China are caught in the middle of what may be the single most consequential and complicated geopolitical relationship for the U.S.
www.cbsnews.comDeSantis quiet on Trump indictment as he faces conservatives in Trump country
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis condemned Walt Disney World and the U.S. Justice Department — not his chief Republican rival, Donald Trump — as he courted Nevada Republicans deep in the heart of Trump country.
apnews.com'We'll be here until the end': President Biden surveys I-95 bridge reconstruction efforts
President Joe Biden offered continued support to state officials as crews push to get I-95 reopened following a fiery bridge collapse.
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Newsom’s media blitz fuels presidential talk
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) rising media profile in recent weeks has renewed speculation over his presidential aspirations. Newsom seized on a fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) over t…
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Trump compares his Espionage Act case to Clinton, Biden. Winner's may be more apt: ANALYSIS
Reality Winner's case may be more instructive on the stakes Trump faces.
George Conway says there is a ‘substantial possibility’ Trump will go to jail
George Conway, a conservative attorney and prominent critic of former President Trump, said on Saturday that he thinks there is a “substantial possibility” Trump will go to jail. “I think there is …
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Donald Trump arrested: Majority think former president should be pardoned if he’s convicted - Washington Examiner
A majority of voters believe that former President Donald Trump should be pardoned for his handling of classified documents, according to a new survey The survey was conducted only a few days after Trump was indicted on 37 charges related to storing classified documents from the White House at...
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Pence on Trump: I don’t know why other GOP 2024 candidates ‘presume the president will be found guilty’
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he does not know why other 2024 Republican presidential candidates “presume” former President Trump will be found guilty of the charges he is facing. Pen…
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Biden claims spy balloon was 'more embarrassing' for China, suggests it wasn't 'intentional'
President Biden on Saturday said that the spy balloon incident was "more embarrassing than it was intentional" for the Chinese, as his top diplomat heads to Beijing.
Amid US-China rivalry, a landmark science deal faces new scrutiny
For over 40 years, a landmark agreement between the United States and China has yielded cooperation across a range of scientific and technical fields, a powerful sign that the rivals could set aside their disputes and work together.
A dozen French police wounded in clashes with protesters opposing rail link in Alps
Twelve police were wounded on Saturday in clashes with demonstrators in France's Savoie department where a protest against a high speed rail project in the Alps turned violent, authorities said.
Ron DeSantis leverages his Covid response for a foothold in Nevada
Some Nevada Republicans — still reeling from state closures during the pandemic — like the Florida governor's Covid messaging. Said one, "I want him to turn our country into Florida."
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Biden: We won’t ‘make it easy’ for Ukraine to join NATO
The president added that the U.S. has “done a lot” to make sure Ukraine has the “ability to coordinate militarily.”
www.politico.comParticipants at Trump's Jan. 6 rally push false election claims in Virginia legislative campaigns
Most Republican candidates running for the Virginia legislature this year are centering their pitches to voters on issues such as education, the cost of living and gun rights.
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Ukraine’s counteroffensive is now underway. Here’s what’s happened so far | CNN
Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces has not yet gained the momentum that some overly optimistic observers anticipated. So far it feels like the prelude to a more expansive act.
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Biden sets out on campaign trail with new hopes and old promises - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden officially kicked off his 2024 campaign on Saturday, nearly two months after announcing his reelection bid, addressing supporters at a union rally in Philadelphia, on the heels of key endorsements from several workers' unions. During his 25-minute speech, Biden sought to...
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Biden kicks off 1st reelection campaign rally after rolling out major union endorsements
President Joe Biden kicked off the first reelection campaign rally in Philadelphia after rolling out major union endorsements.
DACA turns 11 as more Dreamers face future without it
A growing contingent of Dreamers is facing a future in the shadows as DACA ages out of effectiveness even as the program is embroiled in political wrangling and court battles. DACA, formally the De…
thehill.comCollapsed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia to reopen within 2 weeks, governor says
Pennsylvania's governor says the collapsed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia will reopen within two weeks. That word from Gov.
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How Montana passed the strongest privacy law among red states
Montana bucked the trend of red states passing watered-down data privacy laws after tech industry lobbyists overplayed their hand.
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Biden plugs pro-union record, economic agenda at his first major 2024 campaign rally
President Joe Biden on Saturday plugged his pro-union record and economic agenda at his first major 2024 campaign rally in Philadelphia.
Fetterman stumbles through remarks with Biden, PA officials while wearing hoodie and shorts
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., joined President Biden and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at an event on Saturday in Philadelphia, where he donned a hoodie and a pair of shorts with sneakers.
Evidence in Trump Documents Case Hints at ‘Ongoing Investigations,’ Filing Says
The federal prosecutors overseeing the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump said in court papers on Friday that the evidence they are poised to give the defense as part of the normal process of discovery contained information about “ongoing investigations” that could...
'Vucic out': Serbian protesters keep heat on government
Serbians paraded life-size figures of leading government figures in prison jumpsuits on Saturday during a seventh week of protests since two mass shootings triggered nationwide protests.
Most Black Americans believe US racism will get worse in their lifetime: poll
Most Black Americans believe racism in the United States will get worse during their lifetime, according to a new poll. A Washington Post-Ipsos poll released Friday showed that 51 percent of …
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How Colorado Springs, with a history of hate, built LGBTQ safe spaces after the Club Q shooting
Colorado Springs, a city known for hate, built LGBTQ safe spaces after the Club Q shooting.
Sudan’s warring sides agree to new 72-hour ceasefire
Truce brokered by US and Saudi Arabia takes effect as Khartoum reels from air attack that killed 17 people.
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins resigns hours after drunken driving arrest
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has resigned following a drunken driving arrest
Missouri student loan provider baffled by inclusion in supreme court debt relief challenge
Emails reveal staff at Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority confused at being centered by lawsuit brought by GOP-led states
Pence vows to ‘clean house’ at Justice Department if elected, citing trust issues
Former Vice President and 2024 candidate Mike Pence said he would “clean house” in federal law enforcement if he was elected president. “The American people have lost confidence in the Depart…
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One dead and two injured in shooting during CA. Juneteenth concert - Washington Examiner
A Juneteenth celebration in Southern California came to an abrupt end Saturday evening, after one person was killed in a shooting, which left at least one other victim wounded. The previously scheduled event at Liberty Station in San Diego was brought to an immediate halt, according to reports...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger convinced he could win the presidency – there's just one problem
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says he believes it's a “no-brainer" he could win the presidency in 2024 if he were able to run for election.
Vivek Ramaswamy argues Obama’s race remarks are part of ‘toxic’ ideology
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy argued that former President Obama’s remarks on the positions of many minority candidates in the Republican Party is part of a “toxic” ideology among libe…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 480
as the war enters its 480th day, these are the main developments.
The Biden campaign comes out of hibernation
Staffing is picking up. Fundraisers, too. The question is: Is this a blip, or a sign of things to come?
www.politico.comGovernment shutdown warnings rise as Republicans seek deeper cuts in budget battle
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s bid to appease hard-liners in his caucus and get the House moving again has some Democratic worried about the road ahead when it comes time to passing legislation to keep the government running.
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Fears of ethnic cleansing mount in Sudan’s West Darfur
Multiple ceasefires and international mediation efforts have failed to stop the conflict from escalating.
Judge orders Enbridge to shut down portions of Wisconsin pipeline within three years
The judge also ordered the company to pay the Bad River Band nearly $5.2 million for trespassing.
A Democratic congressman is pushing to allow reporters — and eventually lawmakers — to wear sneakers in the ornate and historic Speaker's Lobby
"We need to dress a certain way. But Congress is getting younger ... traditions change," Rep. Jared Moskowitz told Politico during an interview.
Better ties with the U.S. may be about one thing: China's struggling economy
Beijing’s apparent openness to easing tensions with Washington may be no coincidence after a batch of disappointing data suggests that an economic rebound has lost momentum.
www.nbcnews.comPhilippine ferry catches fire at sea, all 120 people aboard rescued
All 120 passengers and crew members onboard a Philippine ferry that caught fire at sea have been rescued safely.
apnews.comDeSantis quiet on Trump indictment as he faces conservatives in Trump country
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis condemned Walt Disney World and the U.S. Justice Department — not his chief Republican rival, Donald Trump — as he courted Nevada Republicans deep in the heart of Trump country
Stalled contract jeopardizes relations between new Disney governing body and firefighters
After appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World’s governing district earlier this year, its firefighters were among the few employees who publicly welcomed them with open arms.
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Blinken, Qin hold 'candid' talks, US and China agree to meet again
Deteriorating ties raise concern that China and the United States might one day clash over Taiwan. They also are at odds over trade, Beijing's human-rights record and other issues.
Biden kicks off first big re-election campaign rally with Philadelphia union workers
President Joe Biden picked an enthusiastic, supportive union worker audience for his first 2024 re-election campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Saturday afternoon.
Buc-ee’s first Virginia location to be bigger than originally expected - Washington Examiner
Virginia's first Buc-ee's location is shaping up to be bigger than initially expected, as the convenience store chain is expanding its plan for the new spot. The company has stated that the new property will be expanding to 75,000 square feet of retail space, with their available parking spaces...
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Trump cruises, DeSantis flatlines in polling even after bombshell indictment
Three polls conducted after his second indictment show Trump in a comfortable first place.
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Evidence suggests Russia blew Kakhovka dam in Ukraine: NYT
Evidence suggests this month's destruction of the huge Kakhovka dam in a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine resulted from an inside explosion set off by Russia, the New York Times said.
5 die when a speeding driver runs a red light and slams into them in Minneapolis, police say
Authorities say five people were killed when a driver ran a red light and slammed into their vehicle in Minneapolis after a state trooper spotted him speeding
California governor proposes rolling back access to police misconduct records
California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing an end to public disclosure of investigations of abusive and corrupt police officers.
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Space race: How close is the US going to Mars? - Washington Examiner
Ever since humans first landed on the moon in 1969, Mars has been the next terrestrial body destined for human visitation. However, the task is easier said than done. The closest planet to Earth, Mars is still a mind-boggling distance away at 197.73 million miles. The distance is roughly 828...
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White House and GOP agree: This is the Biden economy
President Biden faces the uphill battle of convincing voters that the U.S. economy is not only strong but slowly improving as Republicans aggressively reject the idea. The White House has spent the…
thehill.comSudan officials say airstrike killed 17 people, including 5 children, in capital Khartoum
Sudanese health officials say an airstrike in Sudan’s capital Khartoum has killed at least 17 people, including five children as fighting continued between rival generals seeking to control the country.
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Popular Republican governor in key battleground 'leaning' against re-election bid
Popular Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, who just passed on a presidential bid, is hinting he may not run for re-election in 2024 in the key battleground state of New Hampshire
Biden drills down on five key topics as he begins his final campaign - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden is set to hit the campaign trail in earnest on Saturday as he hosts his first rally of the 2024 cycle in Philadelphia, marking a swift change in pace nearly two months after he first announced his reelection campaign. Biden’s calendar of events is sure to calm the nerves of...
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Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and witness against him, denied release from probation
A judge denied Michael Cohen early release from his probation Friday, citing recent false statements he said Cohen made in a book and on TV.
8 wounded in shooting at Southern California home
Authorities say a shooting at a Southern California home left eight people wounded. KABC-TV says authorities were dispatched early Saturday after the shooting occurred at a pool party in the city of Carson, south of Los Angeles.
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White House Report Card: Biden starts reelection unpopular, unwanted - Washington Examiner
This week’s White House report card finds President Joe Biden finally hitting the 2024 campaign trail, going to the one place where he seems to still be liked — a union hall in Philadelphia.It is a repeat of his 2020 opener when he started at a Pittsburgh union hall and declared, “I’m a union man.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPutin meets with African leaders in Russia to discuss Ukraine peace plan, but no visible progress
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine.
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Space race: Where the US stands on sending people back to the moon - Washington Examiner
The United States has not landed a man on the moon since 1972, but that hiatus looks likely to end in the coming years. NASA's Artemis program looks to surpass the heights achieved with the Apollo missions to the lunar surface in the 1960s and 1970s. BIDEN BETS THAT THE BEST WAY TO BEAT TRUMP
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16 injured in Baltimore MTA bus crash - Washington Examiner
At least 16 people were injured on Saturday after a collision involving a Maryland Transit Administration bus and two passenger vehicles, according to authorities. The vehicles involved include a Lexus and a Nissan. The crash occurred in Baltimore's North Paca at West Mulberry Street around...
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Putin rebuts key elements of African peace plan for Ukraine
After presentations from the Comoran, Senegalese and South African leaders, Vladimir Putin interrupted comments to challenge the assumptions of their plan and say why he believed many of their proposals are misguided.
Reporter’s Notebook: What is the the dilemma other 2024 hopefuls have with Trump’s arraignment? - Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner White House Reporter Naomi Lim joins Jim Antle to discuss former President Donald Trump's arraignment in Miami and how the Republican field is responding to questions about a potential pardon.
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Exclusive: Xi Jinping tells Bill Gates he welcomes U.S. AI tech in China
Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the global rise of artificial intelligence with Bill Gates on Friday and said he welcomed U.S. firms including Microsoft bringing their AI tech to China, two sources familiar with the talks said.
How simple luggage trackers became the hottest travel accessory | CNN
After a year in which lost bag rates rose by nearly 75%, many travelers are refusing to check a bag without a luggage tracker. Here’s how AirTags, Tiles and Chipolos became 2023’s hottest travel accessories.
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ICE nabs illegal immigrant convicted for child sex offense, who escaped after parole release in Illinois
ICE announced that agents in Illinois had nabbed a Mexican illegal immigrant who had absconded after being placed on parole, having served part of a prison sentence
Nikki Haley calls husband’s National Guard deployment a ‘moment of pride’ | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said Saturday that while it was difficult having her husband deploy to Africa with the South Carolina Army National Guard, the assignment represents a “moment of pride” for the state and the country.
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African leaders issue plea to Putin: ‘We would like this war to be ended’
Leaders from seven African countries called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to help bring the war in Ukraine to an end, during a meeting in St. Petersburg on Saturday. “We are here to communica…
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Pennsylvania trooper killed in shootout with gunman who had engaged police
Another trooper was injured in the initial attack at barracks, state police said.
www.nbcnews.comMichigan man charged with threatening synagogue massacre
Federal officials say a Michigan man threatened to commit a mass killing at a synagogue on the fifth anniversary of the massacre at two New Zealand mosques by a white supremacist gunman.
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Green energy Democrats took donations from head of China-linked group pushing gas stoves ban - Washington Examiner
House Democrats who voted against two GOP proposals to block President Joe Biden from banning gas stoves accepted campaign donations from the head of a China-linked group pushing to electrify the U.S. economy, records show. Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Raja Krishnamoorthi...
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Biden calls fixing I-95 most ‘important project to the country right now’
President Biden visited the Interstate 95 construction site in Philadelphia Saturday, saying, “There’s no more important project to the country right now, as far as I’m concerned.…
thehill.comA severe storm in southern Brazil has killed 8 people and left 19 others missing
Authorities in the southern Brazil state of Rio Grande do Sul say eight people are dead and 19 are missing after a severe winter storm swept through the region. Gov.
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Biden strikes economic populist tone during campaign rally before exuberant union members
President Joe Biden struck an economic populist message during the first rally of his reelection campaign.
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House GOP ponders action against DOJ in defense of Trump
House Republicans coming to former President Trump’s defense in the Mar-a-Lago documents care are turning their attention to the possibility of using congressional funding and oversight authority a…
thehill.comSome Republicans are angry about Trump's prosecution yet ready to vote for someone else in 2024
Some Republican-leaning voters in early-voting states say they're angry about Donald Trump’s indictment on charges that he mishandled classified documents.
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DOJ responds to Jordan’s demands for more information on Trump docs probe
The Justice Department (DOJ) has responded to demands from House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for information on the documents investigation into former President Trump. Assista…
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Donald Trump's relentless attacks on special counsel Jack Smith
"He's a raging and uncontrolled Trump-hater," he's said.
Destruction in Texas Panhandle: Storm blamed for 3 deaths wrecked mobile homes and main street
Residents of the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton are digging out of the rubble after a deadly tornado struck the town, shredding mobile homes and ripping apart brick buildings along main street.
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The 5 people Marjorie Taylor Greene is trying to impeach: Here's why she wants to oust Biden, others
Marjorie Taylor Greene is trying to impeach President Joe Biden, Alejandro Mayorkas, Merrick Garland, Christopher Wray and Matthew Graves.
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Fox News producer behind Biden ‘wannabe dictator’ chyron resigns
Alexander McCaskill left network following banner about Biden that read ‘wannabe dictator speaks at the White House’
Donald Trump arrested: Trump makes a deal with Jack Smith on Justice Department discovery info - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump has agreed to an order offered up by special counsel Jack Smith, whereby the Justice Department will begin to hand over unclassified discovery while Trump will not retain or publicly disclose the information. Trump was indicted last Thursday, and the charges against...
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IN OR OUT? New poll reveals where Republican voters stand in support of Trump after second indictment
A new Marist Poll found that the majority of Republicans are supporting former President Donald Trump in his 2024 campaign, despite him being under federal investigation.
Staffer for Rep. Brad Finstad attacked at gunpoint after congressional baseball game
The incident took place after Wednesday night's Congressional Baseball Game for Charity.
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Trump fires back at Kelly after ‘scared s—less’ remarks
Former President Trump attacked his former chief of staff John Kelly after Kelly said the former president is is “scared s—less” over pending federal changes that he mishandled classifi…
thehill.comBeijing preps sharp, cold shoulder for Blinken visit
Blinken comes to Beijing looking weak after months of Biden administration pleas to reschedule a visit derailed by the Chinese spy balloon incident.
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Putin says Russia put nuclear bombs in Belarus as warning to West
The Russian step is being watched closely by Washington and its allies as well as by China, which has repeatedly cautioned against the use of nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine.
RFK Jr. holds 15 percent support in Democratic primary: poll
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. holds a double-digit approval and favorability rating in the Democratic primary in a new poll, the latest sign that President Biden does not have the 20…
thehill.comRescuers are braving snipers as they rush to ferry Ukrainians from Russia-occupied flood zones
Major flooding from the destruction of a huge dam has devastated towns along the lower Dnieper River in Ukraine and forced many civilians to flee to rooftops, attics and higher ground.
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Inside the $100 million door-knocking effort to boost Ron DeSantis
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis see the large-scale field program as the centerpiece of an effort to overtake former President Donald Trump.
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UPS workers vote to strike, setting stage for biggest walkout since 1959
As many as 340,000 workers at the the shipping giant could walk out when their current union contract ends in six weeks.
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The Memo: Trump’s legal defenses draw derision — even from some conservatives
Former President Trump and his allies have been throwing up defenses over the Mar-a-Lago documents since an indictment leveling 37 criminal charges against him was unsealed June 9. Trump is charged…
thehill.comJamie Raskin Asks FBI To Release More Details About Its Assessment Of Biden Bribe Rumor
Republican statements about the bribery allegation "are plainly inconsistent" with what the FBI told lawmakers last week, according to the Maryland Democrat.
Supermajorities in state capitols push controversial policies to the edge
A historically high number of supermajorities in state legislatures has pushed laws further to the edge on abortion, climate and transgender issues.
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Raskin names leader of FBI Biden ‘bribery’ investigation and requests briefing info for committee - Washington Examiner
Ranking House Oversight Committee member Jamie Raskin (D-MD) disclosed the name of the lead investigator in President Joe Biden's alleged bribery scheme and requested by letter that briefing information regarding the investigation is provided to the entire committee. The Friday letter to FBI...
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Biden's plan to fix a broken border? Asylum seekers should remain in Canada
Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are relying on their recently-hatched plan to restrict asylum seekers entering either country.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached: What to know about the controversy, what comes next
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached on May 27, becoming the state's first statewide official to be impeached since 1917
Another historic week in the investigation and prosecution of Donald Trump | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump was arrested and arraigned on federal charges this week in a never-before-seen moment in American political and legal history that captured the attention of a nation that has for years been captivated by his norm-busting episodes.
www.cnn.comAs Blinken Heads to China, a Wall of Suspicion Awaits Him
Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes his long-delayed visit to China beginning Sunday in the hope of slowing the downward spiral of relations between Beijing and Washington. But China’s increasingly assertive, at times outright hostile, stance suggests that the visit will be as much about...
Guns for domestic abusers? Skirts at school? A look at what may be next at the Supreme Court
As the Supreme Court wraps up its term this month, the justices will also make decisions about the next one. Here are some of the cases in play.
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UN steps up criticism of IMF and World Bank, the other pillars of the post-World War II global order
From the ashes of World War II, three institutions were created as linchpins of a new global order. Now, in an unusual move, the top official in one — the U.N. secretary-general — is pressing for major changes in the other two.
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Western countries launch a raft of plans to keep up with Ukraine’s weapons needs
NATO leaders are expected to sign off on a new defense production plan next month. But can industry keep up?
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Thousands of Catholics gather to protest celebration of drag group at Dodger Stadium - Washington Examiner
Thousands of Catholic protesters marched outside of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday night, uniting against the team's celebration of the controversial drag group the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. The Dodgers are expected to honor the self-proclaimed group of "queer and transgender...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMore than 90 letters with 'suspicious' white powder sent to state officials, Kansas authorities say
More than 80 letters containing a "suspicious" white powder were reportedly sent to state legislators and public officials on Friday.
Majority of GOP wants Trump in race even after indictment: Poll - Washington Examiner
Republicans continue to stand behind former President Donald Trump despite his recent indictment by a Florida grand jury, according to a poll released on Friday. Although the majority of voters overall (56%) believe Trump should drop out of the 2024 presidential race because of the indictment...
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Wall St Week Ahead Investor skepticism turns to optimism as U.S. stock rally rolls on
A few months ago, most investors feared having too much exposure to equities. Now many are worried they may not have enough.
The war on inflation is already won in some U.S. cities. Here's how different areas stack up.
In some areas inflation has fallen below 2%, while in other regions prices are still spiraling upward. Why?
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Biden's remark, 'God save the Queen, man', during Connecticut speech, causes confusion
"God Save The Queen" began trending on Twitter soon after President Joe Biden wrapped a speech Friday with the remark that left many befuddled.
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North Korea opens key party meeting to tackle its struggling economy and talk defense strategies
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un was in attendance as the country opened a key political conference to discuss improving its struggling economy and reviewing defense strategies in the face of growing tensions with rivals.
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Putin warns NATO over being drawn into Ukraine war, says Russia has more nukes | CNN
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned there is a “serious danger” of NATO being drawn further into the Ukraine war if members of the alliance continue to supply military weaponry to Kyiv.
www.cnn.comThe 5 people Marjorie Taylor Greene is trying to impeach: Here's why she wants to oust Biden, others
Marjorie Taylor Greene is trying to impeach President Joe Biden, Alejandro Mayorkas, Merrick Garland, Christopher Wray and Matthew Graves.
Eviction filings are 50% higher than they were pre-pandemic in some cities as rents rise
Eviction filings are far above pre-pandemic levels in many cities across the country as pandemic relief disappears and inflation causes rents to spike.
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Judge blocks Indiana ban on hormone treatments, puberty blockers for minors
U.S. District Court Judge James Patrick Hanlon on Friday struck down a significant portion of an Indiana law banning transgender procedures for minors.
Biden allies start to chafe at Democrats’ silent treatment of Trump indictment
One Democratic aide called it "malpractice" to maintain widespread silence in the face of Trump’s attacks.
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Donald Trump’s fickle relationship with transgender competitors - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump has had a fickle relationship with transgender competitors. He's gone from allowing biological men who identify as transgender to compete in Miss Universe a decade ago to supporting bans on biologically male athletes competing in women's sports in 2022. Trump, who...
www.washingtonexaminer.comOn trip to China, Blinken to raise cases of wrongfully detained Americans with Chinese
Three wrongfully detained American prisoners in China are caught in the middle of what may be the single most consequential and complicated geopolitical relationship for the U.S.
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Juneteenth commemorated in Galveston, Texas, where holiday began
The city hosted an event that featured an unveiling of a new welcome sign along the highway.
Dozens die as northern India swelters under heatwave
Officials say at least 34 people have died in the past two days as heatwave takes toll in Uttar Pradesh state.
Ukraine war: Putin confirms first nuclear weapons moved to Belarus
Russia's leader says the move is to remind anyone "thinking of inflicting a strategic defeat on us".
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Florida man sentenced to nearly 5 years for attacking police officer during Jan. 6 riot
A Florida man was sentenced to nearly five years in prison on Friday for attacking a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Offi…
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Special counsel asks judge to keep Trump from disclosing evidence in classified documents case
Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the judge overseeing former President Trump's classified documents case to impose a protective order over the evidence in the case.
Chris Wallace says Trump conviction ‘could be a life sentence’
CNN anchor Chris Wallace said if former President Trump is convicted on any of the charges against him in federal court stemming from his handling of classified documents, he could die in prison. &…
thehill.comPittsburgh synagogue gunman is found guilty in the deadliest attack on Jewish people in US history
The guilty verdict against Robert Bowers was a foregone conclusion. Bowers’ lawyers conceded that he attacked and killed worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018.
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Florida bans direct-to-consumer auto sales but leaves carve-out for Tesla
Critics say new law will raise costs for car buyers in the Sunshine State and make it harder to buy a vehicle.
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Biden White House doubles down on 'MAGA' attacks despite Hatch Act warning
White House officials have continued using the term "MAGA" to attack Republicans despite a Hatch Act warning against it, prompting a new complaint.
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Anheuser-Busch CEO to go on tour soliciting criticism - Washington Examiner
Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth has plans to tour the country in an attempt to listen to the concerns surrounding his brand. The parent company of Bud Light has plans for a summer ad campaign that includes Whitworth becoming personally involved via the tour, according to Axios. FOOD STAMPS...
www.washingtonexaminer.comDOJ files motion to bar Trump from accessing classified documents without lawyer present
The DOJ filed a protective order Friday to prevent former President Donald Trump from releasing classified documents amid his Mar-a-Lago documents indictment, The Hill reported.
Nusrat Chowdhury confirmed as first Muslim female federal judge in U.S. history
Nusrat Chowdhury has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Muslim female federal judge in U.S. history.
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Japan to open up Apple- and Google-dominated phone apps to competition
Japan plans to stoke competition in smartphone app payments, dominated by Apple and Google, by banning major app store operators from forcing software developers to use the operators' own payment systems, a government panel said.
Republicans play offense on student loans ahead of SCOTUS decision
Republicans are taking advantage of a perceived opening on student loans, proposing legislation to tackle the issue in both the House and Senate this week ahead of the Supreme Court’s upcoming deci…
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NATO focuses on underwater assets amid Russia sabotage concerns
NATO says Russian ships mapped critical underwater infrastructure in sea areas of the Western military alliance.
Biden gambles that delaying sanctions, playing down espionage will improve China relations
Critics say the White House is allowing China to pressure it into making concessions in order to revive diplomacy.
www.nbcnews.comAt least 41 killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school near Congo border
Ugandan authorities have recovered the bodies of 41 people including 38 students who were burned, shot or hacked to death after suspected rebels attacked a secondary school near the border with Congo.
apnews.comEuropean officials support plan that could ease Ukraine’s move into NATO
President Joe Biden is open to waiving the Membership Action Plan for Kyiv, but the idea still faces stumbling blocks from other alliance members.
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Secure bathrooms to 'not a spy': Here's how the GOP is defending Trump
A number of Republicans rushed to the former president's defense after his indictment in the classified documents investigation.
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Sarah Bedford predicts third-party candidate could ‘siphon off’ GOP voters - Washington Examiner
Sarah Bedford gave her forecast of what a third-party candidate could do to disrupt the 2024 elections. Bedford appeared on Fox News's Your World with Neil Cavuto Friday to answer Cavuto's question about the effect a "disgruntled Republican" would have if he or she left the Republican primary...
www.washingtonexaminer.comAnalysis: While Trump capitalizes, his rivals calculate | CNN Politics
As Donald Trump plots his criminal defense in the classified documents case, the GOP candidates looking to block his political redemption are slowly making political calculations.
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Uganda school attack: Dozens of pupils killed by militants linked to Islamic State group
Attackers linked to the Islamic State group used machetes and burned a dormitory during the attack.
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Biden goes quiet on killing off the debt ceiling
The president appears to have dropped his promise to explore the 14th Amendment, worrying some Dems wary of another battle in just a few years.
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Gay Milwaukee County supervisor claims he was accosted, punched in face at local mall
Milwaukee County Supervisor Peter Burgelis claims he was called a homophobic slur before being punched in the face at a Wauwatosa mall.
Democratic lawmaker seeks public records law overhaul
The wide-ranging proposals include some requests from local government groups — who have long sought changes to public records laws.
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Bipartisan Senate bill would claw back pay from senior executives of failed banks
The legislation follows a congressional hearing in May held by the Senate Banking Committee into the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
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Trump beats Biden by 6 points in 2024 matchup: poll
Former President Trump leads President Biden by six points in a 2024 presidential race hypothetical matchup in a new survey shared Friday with The Hill from Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll. The poll found…
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Trump lawyer who bailed on documents case says in separate lawsuit he is withdrawing due to ‘irreconcilable differences’ | CNN Politics
A lawyer who was representing former President Donald Trump in his defamation lawsuit against CNN said Friday that he was withdrawing from the case, in the latest sign of the break-up of the Trump legal team since the lawyer, Jim Trusty, and another Trump attorney stopped representing the former...
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UN agencies seek ‘decisive action’ from EU after Greece tragedy
International Organization for Migration and UN Refugee Agency say EU must put ‘safety’ at centre of Mediterranean plan.
Breakingviews - Reddit’s golden geese foul up its IPO plans
Thousands of moderators overseeing the site’s subreddits are on strike. It’s a wrinkle in Reddit’s plan to go public, and a sign that plan is premature, columnist Anita Ramaswamy writes.
A beginner's guide to Juneteenth: How can all Americans celebrate?
Since it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America.
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Hunter Biden deposed in Arkansas child support case over 4-year-old daughter
Hunter Biden showed up at a Little Rock, Arkansas, court Friday morning, attending a deposition about his paternity and child support battle with ex-stripper Lunden Roberts.
Amazon workers stage walkout in first driver strike - Washington Examiner
Dozens of workers who drive for Amazon in California staged the country’s first driver walkout this week, demanding that Amazon bargain with their union. The workers are delivery drivers and dispatchers at Battle-Tested Strategies, which is subcontracted by Amazon and located in Palmdale...
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Special counsel seeks court order to ensure Trump and his defense don’t share materials turned over in discovery | CNN Politics
Special counsel Jack Smith’s team is asking the judge in the classified documents case against Donald Trump to bar the former president and his defense team from publicly disclosing some of the materials shared in the criminal case as part of the discovery process.
www.cnn.comUS imposes visa restrictions for some Ugandans following adoption of anti-gay law
Washington is imposing visa restrictions for Ugandans it accuses of “undermining the democratic process” after the enactment of an anti-gay law in the East African country.
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Report of discriminatory policing in Minneapolis ‘unsurprising,’ says Congressional Black Caucus
The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) findings that the Minneapolis Police Department routinely used excessive force and unlawfully discriminated against Black and Native American people is “appalling”…
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2 times you should invest in gold (and 2 times you shouldn't)
As with any investment there are better times to invest in gold than others. Here's what to know now.
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‘I cannot fail’: Jean-Pierre addresses facing stereotypes as WH press secretary
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a Thursday interview that she is hyperaware of the stereotypes that follow her as a Black woman speaking for the highest office in the nation.…
thehill.comZelenskyy urges African leaders to press Putin on release of political prisoners
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed to a group of African leaders to ask his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to free political prisoners from Crimea and beyond — saying it could be an important part of their trip to Russia on Saturday.
apnews.comSununu ‘not leaning towards’ running for governor again
The New Hampshire Republican passed recently on running for president, too.
www.politico.comUkraine’s counteroffensive is now underway. Here’s what’s happened so far | CNN
Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces has not yet gained the momentum that some overly optimistic observers anticipated. So far it feels like the prelude to a more expansive act.
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'Oh s---t': Texas troopers make shocking discoveries in illegal immigrant's pickup truck
Texas troopers found multiple people, along with a gun and cocaine, in a pickup truck they pulled over on US-90 in Texas this week -- with migrants stuffed in the bed.
Why Spotify's big bet on Meghan fell flat
The end of the Duchess of Sussex's podcast on Spotify is a sign of wider change in the industry.
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Mondelez 'singled out' in boycott over Russia business: executive
The backlash stemmed from Ukraine naming the maker of Oreos, Milka chocolate bars and Philadelphia Cream Cheese an "international sponsor of war" last month for continuing to sell its goods in Russia.
Why is Ken Paxton being impeached? - Washington Examiner
On May 27, the Texas House voted 121–23 to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton's allies across the country were quick to paint the impeachment as a political assassination by politicians hostile to the Republican attorney general's conservative stances. His opponents countered by saying...
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‘Immaculate disinflation’: Fed more hopeful the U.S. can avert recession
Economic resilience could be good news for President Joe Biden as he heads into a tough reelection campaign, which will largely hinge on the state of the economy.
www.politico.comEx-Trump lawyer turned witness against him loses bid for release from probation
The key witness against former President Donald Trump in a New York state criminal prosecution has lost his bid for early release from probation.
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Trump's GOP opponents test out different responses to his indictment as they jockey for position behind him
Republican contenders looking to take the White House have stumbled in their response to former President Trump's arrest and indictment of 37 federal counts.
Tim Scott fires back at Obama over race remarks
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) took a jab at former President Obama this week after the Democrat criticized the declared 2024 GOP presidential contender over his remarks about race and racial progress in …
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Dazzling ancient bronze sword found in Germany
German archaeologists find a Bronze Age sword so new-looking it "almost shines".
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Oath Keepers lawyer's trial delayed for competency treatment
Kellye SoRelle is charged with conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6 riot, but experts for the prosecution and defense found she is not competent for a trial that was set for July.
www.nbcnews.comComedian Pete Davidson charged with reckless driving after Beverly Hills crash
Los Angeles prosecutors have charged former “Saturday Night Live” star Pete Davidson with reckless driving, three months after authorities said he crashed into a Beverly Hills home.
apnews.comLike Daniel Ellsberg, others who leaked US government secrets have been seen as traitors and heroes
Daniel Ellsberg’s decision to leak a secret Defense Department study of the U.S. war in Vietnam — the Pentagon Papers — made him a traitor in the eyes of the White House and its supporters and an instant hero to opponents of the war. While Ellsberg, who died Friday, will be remembered in a...
Dem expert puts KJP, Bates on notice, says officials who keep breaking Hatch Act 'should be gone'
Former Bush administration ethics chief Richard Painter told Fox News Digital that federal officials who continue to break the Hatch Act should be "fired."
Mali urges immediate end to UN Minusma peacekeeping mission
Mali's military rulers accuse the UN of fuelling tensions as jihadist violence continues.
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Pence jabs at GOP opponents, calling promises to pardon Trump 'premature'
"I don’t know why some of my competitors in the Republican primary presume the president will be found guilty," Pence said in an interview with NBC News.
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Trump slams Republicans who voted to block censure resolution against Schiff
Former President Trump slammed the House Republicans who voted with Democrats to block the resolution that would have censured Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). Trump said in a Truth Social post o…
thehill.comCanada police say bus carrying seniors did not have the right of way in crash that killed 15
Canadian police say a bus carrying seniors to a casino that collided with a semi-trailer truck that killed 15 people did not have the right of way.
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Biden calls for ‘common sense reforms’ in wake of Justice Department’s Minneapolis police report - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass reforms in the wake of a new report from the Department of Justice on the Minneapolis Police Department, which was put in the spotlight following the death of George Floyd in 2020. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday that "patterns and...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCanada’s top court upholds ‘Safe Third Country' refugee agreement
The Supreme Court ruling shores up Trudeau’s immigration stance
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Why you should open a long-term CD now
Locking in a long-term CD can help you keep earning today's high rates for years into the future.
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Whitmer requests disaster declaration for spring flooding on Upper Peninsula
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has requested a federal disaster declaration over snowmelt-induced floods on the Upper Peninsula earlier this year.
Xi Jinping meets Bill Gates in China, calls him 'an old friend'
The Microsoft co-founder said on his blog that he and Xi had discussed health inequity and climate change.
DNC members express alarm over Alabama Democratic Party changes
Members of the Democratic National Committee say they are concerned about the operations of the Alabama Democratic Party and the elimination of minority caucuses intended to ensure a diversity of voices in party affairs.
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Minneapolis police routinely used excessive force and discriminated against Black, Native American people: DOJ
The Minneapolis Police Department routinely used excessive force and unlawfully discriminated against Black and Native American people, according to a Justice Department report released Friday foll…
thehill.comMexico says 200 retired Mexican boxers who fought in California may be eligible for pensions
Mexico says more than 200 retired Mexican boxers who fought in California may be eligible for pensions. The little-known pension fund holds around $2.5 million.
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Trump’s former lawyer in the docs case explains why he left
Ex-Trump lawyer Tim Parlatore goes deep on the dynamics dividing Trump’s legal team.
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NATO’s smallest allies flex diplomatic muscle in debate over Ukraine’s path to alliance - Washington Examiner
U.S. and European officials are in the stretch run of a debate about how to signal that Ukraine is making progress toward NATO membership without overcommitting the allies as Russia occupies substantial Ukrainian territory.“There is a group of countries which say that Ukraine really deserves to...
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More than 50 letters sent to Kansas state officials contained ‘suspicious’ white powder
More than 50 letters containing a “suspicious” white powder were sent to Kansas state lawmakers on Friday, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) said. The agency said in a post on its Face…
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Jamal Khashoggi's widow, Hanan Elatr, speaks out
"I would like Saudi Arabia not to be abandoned, not to be a pariah country because Jamal Khashoggi never asked this to be done to his country," Hanan Elatr Khashoggi said.
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Six people critical and 15 dead after Canada highway crash
The crash is "one of the worst tragedies" ever seen in the province of Manitoba, an official says.
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Biden says the gun safety movement has reached a ‘tipping point’ as he marks one year since passage of major legislation | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Friday marked one year since the passage of the first major gun safety legislation in a generation during a summit in Connecticut, as gun violence reaches record levels in the United States and additional congressional action remains stalled.
www.cnn.comVietnam-era whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked Pentagon Papers, dies at 92
Daniel Ellsberg, the government analyst and whistleblower who leaked the Pentagon Papers in 1971, has died at 92.
apnews.comMen charged with vandalizing homes of New Hampshire journalists
In six incidents, the homes of a reporter's parents and an editor were hit with bricks, rocks and red spray paint.
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Michael Jordan to sell Charlotte Hornets NBA team
US media reports the team is worth an estimated $3bn (£2bn) but details of the deal are undisclosed.
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Binance, SEC strike deal to keep US customer assets in country
Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, and Binance.US have entered into an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to ensure that U.S. customer assets remain in the United States until a sweeping lawsuit filed this month by the regulatory agency is resolved.
LA cable network won't air TV ad slamming Dodgers for anti-Catholic drag troupe: 'Too controversial'
CatholicVote says Spectrum SportsNet refused to run its ad about the Los Angeles Dodgers inviting an anti-Catholic drag queen troupe to its Pride Night.
A decade after outcry, SeaWorld launches orca-free park in UAE, its first venture outside the US
U.S. theme park chain SeaWorld, which has been mired in controversy in recent years over its treatment of killer whales and other marine mammals, has opened a massive new aquatic life park in the United Arab Emirates.
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'It is saving lives': Biden touts bipartisan gun law enacted after Uvalde shooting
At a national gun policy summit, the president said that more action was needed to address gun violence nationwide, including a new assault weapons ban.
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Four alarming charts that show just how extreme the climate is right now | CNN
Soaring temperatures. Unusually hot oceans. Record high levels of carbon pollution in the atmosphere and record low Antarctic ice. We’re only halfway through 2023 and so many climate records are being broken.
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Obama suggests 'digital fingerprints' to counter misinformation 'so we know what's true and what's not true'
Former President Barack Obama suggested the development of "digital fingerprints" to combat misinformation and distinguish between true and misleading news for consumers.
Man arrested on suspicion of starting Northern California fire that burned more than 100 homes
Authorities say a 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a forest fire that destroyed more than 100 homes last year near Yosemite National Park.
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Dems eye redistricting redos to regain House majority
With new liberal court majorities in New York and Wisconsin, some Democrats think they have a decent shot at redrawing congressional maps in their favor.
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Info from dozens of companies, millions of Americans compromised by Russian-speaking cybercrime group
CL0P appears to have struck gold by identifying a flaw in MOVEIt, a computer program designed to help companies transfer files.
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'The fight is not over': GOP slams Iowa Supreme Court's 'lack of action' as abortion remains legal in state
Republicans slammed the Iowa Supreme Court decision blocking a ban on abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected, but assured 'the fight is not over.'
Extreme heat baking much of Texas, with forecasters saying no relief anytime soon
Summer hasn't officially started, but extreme heat is already making itself right at home in Texas. Temperatures on Friday soared above triple digits in many cities.
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Michigan GOP planning primary overhaul that could help boost Trump - Washington Examiner
The Michigan Republican Party approved a proposal on Saturday to change the state’s presidential primary process in a way that some believe will benefit former President Donald Trump. The Republican National Committee would have to approve the plan in order for it to move forward, and Michigan’s...
www.washingtonexaminer.comPatriots player Jack Jones arrested at Boston airport after guns found in luggage, police say
Police say a New England Patriots player was arrested at a security checkpoint at Boston’s Logan Airport after two guns were found in a carry-on bag
Kaylee McGhee White says Space Force hiring practice shows military ‘unreadiness’ - Washington Examiner
Kaylee McGhee White explained in a television segment Friday what has led to a growing unreadiness in the U.S. military. Space Force Lt. Gen. Deanna Burt admitted to discriminating against Floridians needing promotions based on "personal circumstances" after DeSantis banned trans surgeries for...
www.washingtonexaminer.comFederal court sides with lobster fishers in whale protection case anchored off New England
A federal appeals court has blocked proposed restrictions aimed at saving a vanishing species of whale, saying they could put thousands of commercial fishermen out of work.
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Analysis: Here’s what to know about GOP claims of a Biden scandal | CNN Politics
Defenders of former President Donald Trump have responded to news of his indictment by the US Department of Justice with deflection: Why is Trump being charged but not President Joe Biden’s son Hunter?
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How a Canada Supreme Court ruling could affect U.S.-Canada refugee flows
Canada's Supreme Court on Friday upheld a border pact under which Canada and the United States send back asylum seekers crossing the land border, finding the agreement does not violate asylum seekers' right to life, liberty and security of the person.
Police officer injured at Denver Nuggets parade receives surgery on leg - Washington Examiner
The officer injured during the Denver parade to celebrate the Nuggets' win had to receive surgery as a result of being run over by a fire truck. Sgt. Justin Dodge was walking along the front passenger side of a Denver Fire Department engine Thursday when the vehicle, carrying Nikola Jokic, his...
www.washingtonexaminer.comNevada senator asking Congress to OK Vegas-area water pipeline through US conservation area
Nevada’s senior U.S. Senate Democrat is supporting a proposal to tunnel a new water pipeline beneath a federal conservation area to serve suburban Las Vegas. U.S. Sen.
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Catholic and other religious protesters gather at Dodger Stadium on Pride Night
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, whose members dress in drag as nuns, were to be honored for their work.
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Ray Lewis III, son of Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, dies at 28 | CNN
Former college football player Ray Lewis III, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, has died at the age of 28, according to a social media post from his younger brother.
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RFK Jr tells Joe Rogan he has to 'be careful' the CIA doesn't assassinate him
Democrat presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said he has to be "careful" that the CIA doesn't assassinate him like he believes his uncle was killed.
The Reddit blackout, explained: Why thousands of subreddits are protesting third-party app charges
Thousands of Reddit communities went dark this week in protest of upcoming API changes, which include a controversial policy that will charge some third-party apps for continued use.
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TikTok videos of Mormon crickets wreaking havoc on Nevada homes are going viral
Though the latest outbreak of the hard-shelled insects started several years ago, it gained national attention this week after videos posted by Elko residents circulated online.
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A woman’s remains were found in 1978 in Nevada. Police now know the identity of the victim from Ohio | CNN
Forty-five years after an Ohio woman went missing somewhere along the West Coast, her two remaining relatives – the woman’s nieces – now know what became of their Aunt Dolly.
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Ugandan forces pursuing school attackers to rescue those abducted
Ugandan defence forces are pursuing the attackers of a school in the country's west with the aim of rescuing those they abducted, its spokesperson said on Saturday.
Mississippi GOP governor and Democratic challenger spar over crime, courts and trans care
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and the Democrat who is trying to unseat him this year, Brandon Presley, are trading barbs about crime, courts and transgender health care.
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Parents' rights groups slam WH over topless trans activists at Pride event: 'I agree with Gov. DeSantis'
Parents' rights groups are sounding off after Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the Biden White House over its Pride event that included two topless transgender activists.
Analysis: Trump’s main 2024 election goal is now to save himself | CNN Politics
Donald Trump went from courtroom to campaign trail in the blink of an eye on Tuesday, underscoring how the 2024 election – which should address the most pressing issues of the American people – has become a mere tool of his criminal defense strategy.
www.cnn.comPutin touts Russian economy as Western investors steer clear of St. Petersburg event
President Vladimir Putin is touting Russia’s prospects at the country’s main international economic forum despite heavy international sanctions imposed because of the war in Ukraine.
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Six dead after gunfire, blaze erupt where gunman's estranged wife lived, sheriff says
The dead include the suspect; his wife, who lived separately and had an order of protection against him; and her adult daughter, the sheriff of Marion County, Tennessee said.
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Exclusive: Support for legal abortion rises a year after Roe v. Wade overturned-Poll
The Supreme Court's Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade last year has increased support for abortion rights among voters, a new poll shows.
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States Try Easing the Burden of Long-Term Care’s High Cost
It’s a retirement concern few of us want to face: At some point, 4 out of 5 older Americans will need help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, using the toilet or preparing meals. Paying for such long-term care presents retirees with difficult choices. Medicare coverage is very limited...
Six-week abortion ban blocked by Iowa Supreme Court
The state Supreme Court deadlocked 3-3, meaning the governor's attempt to reinstate a stricter ban failed. Abortion remains legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.
www.nbcnews.comEcuadorean woman who revived during her wake is dead after a week in intensive care at a hospital
A 76-year-old woman who had been declared dead and surprised her relatives by knocking on her coffin during her wake earlier this month has died after seven days in intensive care.
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Disease screening for newborns varies by state. For some, that means diagnoses come too late.
After their children were diagnosed with a rare disease that requires early intervention, some parents are pushing to change policies on genetic screenings for babies.
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Trump-appointed judge blocks parts of Indiana ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth | CNN Politics
A Trump-appointed judge in Indiana has blocked parts of a state law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth from going into effect next month.
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New COVID shots will target dominant version of XBB strain
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told vaccine manufacturers on Friday their fall COVID-19 update should target the XBB.1.5 strain of omicron. That variant is currently responsible for about 4…
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Nearly 1 in 5 adults have experienced depression — but rates vary by state, CDC report finds
Some states have significantly higher rates of depression than others, a new report finds.
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Deion Sanders is at risk of having his left foot amputated due to circulation issues, doctors say | CNN
University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders is at risk of having his left foot amputated due to poor circulation, according to doctors at the school.
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Rates of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are soaring, study finds
Certain genes and metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure may raise the risk of the most common cause of liver disease.
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FDA recommends updated target for fall Covid boosters
The agency followed the guidance of its independent advisory committee, which identified a commonly circulating strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Forget culture wars: the Covid inquiry is a stark reminder of what government is really about | Zoe Williams
Ministers may prefer cheap rhetoric to the reality of hard decisions – but these hearings show the cost of the choices they make, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
Musk expects brain chip start-up Neuralink to implant 'first case' this year
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk expects his brain-chip startup Neuralink to start its first human trial this year, he said on Friday in France.
Drugmakers want to stop Medicare from negotiating prices. Here’s what you should know | CNN Politics
In less than three months, the federal government is set to announce the initial 10 drugs subject to first-ever price negotiations in Medicare. Pharmaceutical companies and their supporters want to stop that from happening.
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Three things to watch as US intelligence prepares for Covid ‘lab leak’ reveal
No later than Sunday, America’s director of National Intelligence must make public all 'information relating to the origins of Covid-19'
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FDA approves next round of COVID-19 vaccines targeting omicron variant
The FDA announced Friday that the upcoming round of COVID-19 vaccines will specifically target one of the latest versions of the coronavirus, the omicron variant.
Covid inquiry: UK's public services were 'depleted' when Covid hit
The nation's health was declining and the NHS was struggling by 2020, the Covid inquiry hears.
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Bristol Myers sues US government over Medicare drug price negotiation plan
Bristol Myers Squibb Co on Friday sued the U.S. government in an attempt to halt the Medicare drug price negotiation program that analysts believe will involve one of its top-selling medicines, saying it violates the Fifth and First Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Doctors advise people over 60 to stay indoors as India's northern state swelters in extreme heat
At least 34 people have died in the past two days as a large swath of the north Indian state Uttar Pradesh swelters under severe heat, prompting doctors to advise residents over 60 years old to stay indoors during the daytime.
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Roche's cancer therapy gets US FDA nod, heating up competition with AbbVie
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greenlighted Roche Holding AG's experimental therapy to treat a type of advanced blood cancer, nearly a month after the approval of a rival therapy from AbbVie Inc .
FDA asks drugmakers to update Covid boosters to target XBB.1.5 for the fall
The updated shots are expected to be distributed as early as September as part of a fall booster campaign.
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Exclusive: WHO says toxic syrup risk 'ongoing', more countries hit
There is an ongoing global threat posed by toxic cough syrups, the World Health Organization (WHO) told Reuters, saying it was now working with six more countries than previously revealed to track the potentially deadly children's medicines.
Ozempic, Wegovy-maker hires lobbying firm to push for Medicare coverage
The blockbuster weight loss drugs' access to a key market — older Americans — is limited, as Medicare is banned from covering weight loss drugs as part of the Part D program.
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Humana joins UnitedHealth in flagging cost hit from rising surgeries
Humana Inc on Friday joined larger health insurer UnitedHealth in warning of a jump in medical costs this year due to higher-than-expected demand for surgeries and other medical procedures.
EU 'deeply concerned' by risks of new psychoactive drugs
A surge in production of potent new drugs in Europe that can lead to poisoning and death requires more investment in services and stronger policies against illicit substances, an EU study said on Friday.
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