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Bakhmut echoes Hiroshima, Zelenskyy says as he thanks G7 for F-16 fighters
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy drew parallels between the horror of Hiroshima and the destruction of the city of Bakhmut at the Group of Seven summit in Japan on Sunday.
Biden says he thinks he has authority to use 14th Amendment on debt ceiling
President Biden on Sunday said he believes he has the authority to use the 14th Amendment to unilaterally address the debt ceiling, but he acknowledged potential legal challenges could still lead t…
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No debt ceiling agreement, but Biden and McCarthy call White House talks productive
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling. Washington is racing to strike a budget compromise and raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially devastating federal default as soon as...
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McCarthy announces 'productive' budget call with Biden, says they will meet 'personally'
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet "personally" in Monday to discuss debt ceiling negotiations as the deadline for a default nears.
Louisiana GOP senator says Trump can't win a general election | CNN Politics
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Sunday he doesn’t think Donald Trump would be able to win a general election, pointing to the GOP’s disappointing performance in last year’s midterm elections when several candidates endorsed by the former president went down to defeat.
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Biden gets low ratings on economy, guns, immigration in AP-NORC Poll
Just 33% of American adults say they approve of President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy and only 24% say national economic conditions are in good shape. That's according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Public approval of Biden’s handling of...
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US economy on the brink as time runs low to avert debt default | CNN Politics
America is heading close to the brink of a self-imposed economic disaster with the Republican-led House refusing to pay the country’s debts unless President Joe Biden agrees on cuts to current and future spending and new curbs on social programs.
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President Biden announces more support for Ukraine during G7 meeting with Zelenskyy
President Joe Biden offered continued support to Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 Summit in Japan.
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Jeffrey Epstein allegedly threatened Bill Gates over reported affair with Russian card player: report
Jeffrey Epstein allegedly tried to leverage knowledge of an affair between Bill Gates and a Russian bridge player in an email, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Russia TV celebrates as it reports the capture of Bakhmut, comparing it to Berlin in 1945
Although Russia claims it has won control of Ukraine's eastern city of Bakhmut after a grinding nine-month conflict in which tens of thousands of fighters have died, top Ukrainian military leaders say the battle is not over.
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School choice won big in states this year. Is the movement about to hit a wall?
The school choice movement is riding high this year with multiple GOP-led states handing it legislative victories, but opponents are shrugging off the advances and predicting a tougher road ahead. …
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Playbook: GOP ratchets up debt ceiling demands
And President Joe Biden heads home after G-7 meetings.
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Cruz, McCarthy say Biden bending to ‘radical left’ on debt talks
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) claimed on Sunday that President Biden is bending to progressives amid negotiations over the debt ceiling with the threat of default lo…
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How Abraham Lincoln Broke the Barrier Between Church and State
The evangelical church considered itself above politics — until the Civil War changed everything.
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Ukraine aims to encircle Bakhmut as Russia says it captures city
Taking Bakhmut would represent Moscow's first big victory in the conflict in more than 10 months.
Black conservatives want Tim Scott to ditch ‘colorblind’ messaging with 2024 bid
Sen. Tim Scott’s (R-S.C.) decision to jump into the 2024 presidential field on Friday has put questions of how he will navigate his identity as a Black Republican front and center. Scott, the…
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Will the U.S. send F-16s directly to Ukraine? No final decision yet, Sullivan says
President Biden announced support for training Ukrainian pilots on the modern F-16 fighter jets during the G-7 summit.
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Debt ceiling explained: What to know about the showdown in Washington as default looms
In just days, the U.S. government could run out of cash to pay its bills. The two sides are working to reach a budget compromise before June 1, when the Treasury Department says the country could default.
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Robert Gates criticizes White House for being "slow" to approve weapons to Ukraine
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Ukraine is the "most important" foreign policy issue the U.S. is facing "right now."
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Biden said Zelenskyy gave ‘flat assurance’ he won't use F-16s in Russia: Ukraine live updates
President Joe Biden said Sunday that Ukraine President Zelenskyy assured him personally that he won’t use F-16 fighter jets to attack Russia.
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G7 ends with Ukraine in focus as Zelenskyy meets world leaders and Russia claims disputed gains
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has huddled with some of his biggest backers as the Group of Seven summit closed in Hiroshima. Zelenskyy is building momentum for his country’s war effort even as Russia claimed a battlefield victory that was quickly disputed by Ukraine.
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No. 2 Senate Republican to endorse Tim Scott for president | CNN Politics
South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the No. 2 Senate Republican, plans to endorse South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott’s bid for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
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Negotiators finish roller-coaster weekend of debt limit talks with no deal
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will meet with President Joe Biden on Monday after the two had what the former called a "productive" phone call to cap off a turbulent weekend of debt ceiling negotiations.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Crunch Week on the Debt Ceiling
Both Democrats and Republicans attempt to bridge their differences as the debt ceiling deadline approaches closer each day. Congress may struggle to pay their bills.
Wes Moore calls out politicians who ‘ban books and muzzle educators’
Maryland's governor waded into the cultural wars during a commencement speech.
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Back in hoodies and gym shorts, Fetterman tackles Senate life after depression treatment
Before Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checked himself in to a hospital for clinical depression in February, he used to walk the halls of the Senate stone-faced and dressed in formal suits.
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US, Papua New Guinea sign defence agreement as Modi pledges support for Pacific Islands
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a defence cooperation pact signed with Papua New Guinea on Monday would expand the Pacific island nation's capabilities and make it easier for the U.S. military to train with its forces.
Senate Republican: ‘I don’t think Trump can win a general election’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Sunday said he does not believe former President Trump can win another general election as he campaigns for the GOP nomination in 2024. CNN’s “State of the Union” host …
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Biden trades productive G7 abroad for Washington chaos as debt default looms | CNN Politics
It hardly required a degree in international relations to comprehend the weighty symbolism at play here on the final day of an unusually consequential Group of Seven summit.
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Senate Democrat: Feinstein ‘deserves the opportunity to make a decision about her career’
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) on Sunday said Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) “deserves the opportunity to make a decision about her career” as she faces scrutiny over her health and calls from some lawm…
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Shootout at Baja California car rally leaves 10 dead, 10 wounded
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities say they are investigating an apparent gunfight at an off-road vehicle rally in Mexico’s Baja California state that left 10 people dead and another 10 wounded.
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US signs new security pact with Papua New Guinea amid competition with China
The United States has signed a new security pact with Papua New Guinea as the U.S. continues to jostle with China for influence in the Pacific. Papua New Guinea is strategically located and its nearly 10 million people are the most among Pacific Island nations.
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NAACP posts Florida travel advisory, warns DeSantis' policies 'hostile' to Black Americans
The NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida, claiming Gov. Ron DeSantis' policies were undemocratic and "openly hostile" to Black Americans.
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Ex-FDA commissioner pins drug shortage on Inflation Reduction Act
Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb warned of further drug shortages thanks to the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act.
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Exclusive: Paul Whelan tells CNN he's confident 'wheels are turning' toward his release | CNN Politics
Paul Whelan, an American who is wrongfully detained in Russia, told CNN on Sunday that he feels confident that his case is a priority for the United States government but wishes it could be resolved faster.
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'They’re opposed to government. But now they are the government.' One county's hard-right shift
Conservative groups that have targeted and won majorities on local boards and commissions across the United States over the past couple years are now pressing agendas that include election distrust, skepticism of government and a desire to have religion play a greater role in public decision-making.
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Wall Street mixed, European stocks flat as US debt ceiling talks progress
Asian stocks and Wall Street futures slipped, while banking fears and geopolitical worries capped sentiment.
GOP Rep. says "math tells us that there is a little bit of wiggle room" on debt default date
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday that he and President Joe Biden had a "productive" call,.
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US public transit systems desperately need an upgrade:5 Things podcast
Jonathan English, a fellow in the Transportation and Land Use program of the NYU Marron Institute shares his knowledge of transit in America.
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World summits' 'family photos' show Putin's isolation
They're known as “family photos,” the images of world leaders posed in faux relaxation during global summits.
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Russia says F-16s to Ukraine would raise question of NATO involvement
The transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine would raise the question of NATO's role in the conflict and would not undermine Russia's military goals, senior Russian diplomats said on Monday.
Yellen sidesteps question on which bills would go unpaid if US defaults on debt
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday sidestepped a question about how the department would pick and choose which of the country’s bills would go unpaid if the U.S. defaults on its debt. Yellen…
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Thune, No. 2 Senate Republican, set to endorse Tim Scott's presidential bid
The minority whip will appear when Scott launches his campaign on Monday, and is making good on his hopes of turning the party away from former President Donald Trump.
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NAACP issues travel advisory alleging, Florida 'hostile to African Americans'
The NAACP Board of Directors issued an advisory against traveling to Florida, alleging the state has become "hostile toward African Americans" under Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Problem Solvers Caucus chairs see ‘wiggle room’ in debt ceiling deadline
A default on the nation's debt may not be inevitable on the June 1 "X-date" if Congress fails to resolve the debt ceiling deadlock, the co-chairs of the House Problem Solvers' Caucus suggested.
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Survey of economists: Inflation will stay high this year, and so will Fed's key interest rate
The Federal Reserve will make only modest progress in its fight against inflation for the rest of this year, even while keeping its benchmark interest rate at a 16-year high, a group of business economists predict in a new survey.
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Cruz says Biden using 14th Amendment is ‘legally frivolous’
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Sunday that President Biden’s suggestion that he could use the 14th Amendment to unilaterally address the debt ceiling is “legally frivolous.” “I think Biden’s po…
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Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential bid seeking optimistic contrast with other top rivals
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has launched his presidential campaign. At an event in his hometown of North Charleston on Monday, Scott offered an optimistic message he hopes can contrast the two figures who have used political combativeness to dominate the early GOP primary field: former...
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China fails Micron's products in security review, bars some purchases
China's cyberspace regulator said on Sunday that products made by U.S. memory chipmaker Micron Technology Inc had failed its network security review and it would bar operators of key infrastructure from buying from the company.
Bud Light sales decline for sixth consecutive week amid Dylan Mulvaney controversy
Anheuser-Busch saw the sales of its Bud Light beer decline for the sixth straight week.
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Cruz blames Democrats for ‘wild spending binge’ despite Trump increases
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Sunday blamed Democrats for going on a “wild spending binge” after regaining control of the White House and Congress, despite previous spending increases under former Pre…
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NYC Mayor Adams receives praise from unlikely GOP ally for comments on migrant crisis
Republican Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said Sunday that his city has yet to receive any federal funds to help manage the flood of migrants over the past year.
Russia's Prigozhin says Bakhmut territories captured as promised, will leave zone
The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group said on Sunday that his forces had captured all the territory in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut as promised and would leave the conflict zone later this week.
Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government
Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein has made sweeping gains in Northern Ireland’s local elections. The party repeated its success from last year’s assembly elections.
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Idaho college murders strain town financially as investigation expenses mount
A quadruple homicide rocked the quiet Idaho college hamlet of Moscow last year. But the repercussions are only now coming into focus.
Conservative party of Greek prime minister in big election lead, to seek outright majority
The conservative party of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has won a landslide election victory Sunday but without enough parliamentary seats to form a government outright.
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G7 calls on China to pressure Russia to end Ukraine war
Leaders at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima, Japan are urging China to pressure Russia to end Moscow’s war on Ukraine. “We call on China to press Russia to stop its military aggre…
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Mount Etna volcano erupts, raining ash on Catania, forcing flight suspension at local airport
Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, is erupting, spewing ash on Catania, eastern Sicily's largest city, and forcing suspension of flights at that city's airport
How an 81-year-old fisherman’s quest could transform public riverbed access in Colorado
An octogenarian angler’s quest to wade freely into the Arkansas River is making waves in more than just Colorado waterways, as the state’s highest court reconsiders century-old rules that…
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Texas takes step to ban diversity offices at public universities: 'Strongest pushback on woke policies'
The Texas House approved a bill that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices and diversity training from public colleges in the state.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO heckled during speech by students supporting writers strike
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav was greeted by boos and disapproving chants during a speech he gave on Sunday.
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'Exhaust them': Why Ukraine has fought Russia for every inch of Bakhmut, despite high cost
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The nine-month battle for Bakhmut has destroyed the 400-year-old city in eastern Ukraine and killed tens of thousands of people in a mutually devastating demonstration of Ukraine's strategy of exhausting the Russian military.
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Sanders dismisses McCarthy remarks blaming him for breakdown in debt talks
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday dismissed remarks from Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) that accused the White House of bending to the senator and other progressives amid negotiations over t…
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Ben Crump deletes viral tweet branding pregnant nurse racist after her lawyer steps in
A prominent civil rights attorney deleted his viral tweet attacking a NYC hospital worker hours after her lawyer threatened a defamation lawsuit in a Fox News segment.
American imprisoned in Russia calls CNN to push for his release
“I feel that my life shouldn’t be considered less valuable or important than others who have been previously traded,” Paul Whelan said.
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Australia wins U.S. support for critical minerals industry
Australia has won the backing of the United States for development of its critical minerals industry after the two countries reached an agreement to coordinate polices and investment to support the industry's growth.
Coons: Default would confirm Chinese leader’s assessment that US political system is broken
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) on Saturday said default would confirm Chinese President Xi Jinping’s assessment of a broken U.S. political system, as the White House and Congress negotiate over the debt…
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Parenting in the era of ubiquitous screens and social media | CNN
A growing number of states are turning the screws on big tech, the internet and social media. On Wednesday, Montana became the first state to completely ban TikTok, although many are skeptical the controversial new legislation is enforceable.
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Yellen says early June is 'hard deadline' for raising debt limit, warns bills will go unpaid
"There will be hard choices to make about what bills go unpaid" if Congress and the White House fail to reach a deal in time, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on “Meet the Press."
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Zelensky disputes Russian claim it has captured Bakhmut: 'There's nothing'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has disputed Russia's claim it has captured Bakhmut amid an eight-month battle for the city in eastern Ukraine, the longest and likely bloodiest of the conflict.
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Migrant mother requested aid three times the day her 8-year-old daughter died in U.S. border custody
Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, 8, died on May 17 after spending more than a week in Border Patrol custody alongside her parents and siblings.
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Florida Republican spars with Chuck Todd over Trump stance on debt ceiling
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) on Sunday sparred with NBC’s Chuck Todd over former President Trump’s shifting stance on whether to use the debt ceiling as a “negotiating wedge.” Todd…
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Biden ad touting personal accountability resurfaces after claiming he's 'blameless' on debt
An ad from President Biden’s 2020 campaign is circulating on Twitter after he claimed Sunday that he would be blameless if the U.S. defaults on its debt.
Beijing rebukes Japan, Britain over 'anti-China' G7 summit
State-backed Chinese mouthpiece Global Times called the G7 an "anti-China workshop" on Monday, a day after Beijing summoned Japan's envoy and berated Britain in a fiery response to statements issued at the group's summit in Hiroshima.
Father dead and two children injured after grenade detonates in Indiana home
The family was going through a grandfather's belongings when they found a grenade and someone pulled its pin, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Department.
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Cooper calls North Carolina 12-week abortion bill ‘compromise between the right-wing and the radical right-wing’
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Sunday called his state’s 12-week abortion ban, which the legislature pushed forward despite his veto, a “compromise between the right-wing and the…
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McCarthy says he'll meet with Biden Monday after 'productive' debt ceiling call
After he spoke to President Joe Biden by phone on Sunday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that he thinks both sides can find some "common ground."
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Senate Democrat urges McCarthy to put ‘pin back in grenade’ on debt talks
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) is urging Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to “put the pin back in the hand grenade” when it comes to talks about the national debt ceiling amid the threat of defa…
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Kansas City nightclub shooting leaves 3 dead, 2 injured
Five people were shot, including three of them fatally, when a gunman opened fire at the Klymax Lounge in Kansas City, Missouri, early Sunday, police said.
Transcript: Robert Gates, former Defense Secretary, on "Face the Nation," May 21, 2023
The following is the transcript of an interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 21, 2023.
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Transcript: New York City Mayor Eric Adams on "Face the Nation," May 21, 2023
The following is the transcript of an interview with New York City Mayor Eric Adams that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 21, 2023.
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Transcript: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on "Face the Nation," May 21, 2023
The following is the transcript of an interview with Miami Mayor Francis Suarez that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 21, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Josh Gottheimer on "Face the Nation," May 21, 2023
The following is the transcript of an interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Josh Gottheimer, Democrat of New Jersey, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 21, 2023.
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Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation," May 21, 2023
The following is the transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 21, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 21, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Josh Gottheimer, plus former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, join Margaret Brennan.
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Zelenskyy says 'Bakhmut is only in our hearts' after Russia claims control of Ukrainian city
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he believes that Russia has taken control of the eastern city of Bakhmut. Zelenskyy's comments in Japan on Sunday came after a bloody eight-month battle by Moscow’s Wagner private army with the support of Russian troops that has left Bakhmut in...
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NAACP issues travel warning in Florida: the state ‘has become hostile to Black Americans’
The NAACP issued a formal travel advisory for Florida on Saturday, saying the state has become “hostile to Black Americans” under Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) leadership. “On a seeming que…
thehill.comG7 ends with Ukraine in focus as Zelenskyy meets world leaders and Russia claims disputed gains
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has huddled with some of his biggest backers as the Group of Seven summit closed in Hiroshima. Zelenskyy is building momentum for his country’s war effort even as Russia claimed a battlefield victory that was quickly disputed by Ukraine.
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Debt ceiling talks break up with negotiators unsure when they'll next meet | CNN Politics
A meeting between top debt ceiling negotiators from the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s office ended Friday night, with neither side able to say when they’d again meet in-person.
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Zelenskiy says Bakhmut still in Ukraine's hands
Asked if the city was still in Ukraine's hands, Volodymyr Zelenskiy told reporters, "I think no." Zelenskiy's press secretary later clarified that the Ukrainian president was responding to a different part of the question.
McCarthy signals debt limit negotiations can’t move forward until Biden returns
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) signaled on Saturday that he doesn’t think debt limit negotiations can move forward until President Biden returns to Washington. “Unfortunately, the White Ho…
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DeSantis super PAC tackles tricky task of organizing support for him in Iowa without the candidate
The super political action committee promoting Ron DeSantis plans to shoulder the load of organizing support for him in Iowa while the Florida governor moves toward launching a 2024 presidential campaign.
apnews.comBiden and McCarthy to discuss debt ceiling Monday as staff-level talks resume | CNN Politics
Staff-level discussions over the debt ceiling and budget between the White House and congressional Republicans will resume Sunday evening after President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke by phone in the afternoon, according to a White House official.
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New York cannabis store licenses look to undo stigma placed on former convicts
New York state's cannabis license program prioritizes previously incarcerated entrepreneurs for antiquated marijuana laws.
May 21, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war news
Ukraine says it's still holding on to a small part of Bakhmut, a day after the Wagner Group and Moscow officials claimed they had completely seized it.
Trump says 'treasonous quest' against him will continue because of strong polling
Former President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that "treasonous" attacks on him will continue as polling continues to put him favorably above his opponents.
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Putin says battle for Bakhmut is over, thanks Wagner, army
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday congratulated the Wagner mercenary force and the Russian army for what he called the "liberation" of the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, which Russia calls by its Soviet-era name of Artyomovsk.
DeSantis asks that judge be disqualified from Disney's free speech lawsuit
Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking that a federal judge be disqualified from the First Amendment lawsuit filed by Disney against the Florida governor and his appointees.
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G7 takes stand against China’s “economic coercion”
Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape.
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An exiled mayor in Ukraine vows to rebuild his city after Russia's reign of destruction
Russian forces seized the Ukrainian port city Mariupol a year ago. Its exiled mayor has a plan to rebuild it.
North Carolina’s abortion ban may make traveling for an abortion impossible for some in the South
Abortion clinics in Virginia expect an influx of patients, but many Southern residents may not have the option to travel such long distances.
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North Carolina governor slams state GOP for overturning his veto of their 12-week abortion ban
“It’s amazing how they’ve ignored the will of the people here,” the Democratic governor told Jonathan Capehart on MSNBC’s “The Saturday Show.”
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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger 'honored' to be banned from Russia
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said he appreciates that the Russian government banned him from its country for spreading “Russophobia."
Laura Ingraham Just Had to Tell Fox Viewers She Touted a Fake Story About Immigrants
"Turns out the group behind the claim made it up," Ingraham said on her show Friday. "We have no clue why anyone would do such a thing."
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Russian forces in Bakhmut, but city is not occupied: Zelenskyy
All the updates from May 21 as they happened.
Former Trump lawyer accuses current Trump lawyer of interfering with classified documents searches
Former Trump lawyer Tim Parlatore is now publicly blasting current Trump lawyer Boris Epshteyn days after departing the former president's legal team.
Five questions for DeSantis as he readies to take on Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) appears, finally, to be ready to enter the presidential race. DeSantis, who has long been seen as the most serious rival to former President Trump for the GOP nominati…
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Biden bets DeSantis' 'Florida blueprint' will help him flip the Sunshine State and win reelection | CNN Politics
Ron DeSantis is going to run for president talking about his record in Florida. Joe Biden is too. Biden advisers believe they can hold up what the GOP governor calls his “Florida blueprint” as a warning to the country about what would happen if DeSantis wins the White House in 2024
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Georgia's flagship airline bans president over Russia flights criticism, TASS reports
The founder of Georgia's national airline Georgian Airways has banned the country's president from using its services after she said she would boycott the airline over its resumption of flights to Russia, Russia's TASS news agency reported on Sunday.
Russia scrutinized for placing Hague prosecutor on wanted list after Putin ICC warrant
The International Criminal Court criticized Russia on Saturday for issuing an arrest warrant for a senior Hague prosecutor in retaliation for a warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin on war crimes charges related to his war in Ukraine.
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Lawyer who quit Trump legal team cites disagreements with Trump adviser as basis for departure
A lawyer who quit Donald Trump’s legal team this past week is attributing his decision to strategy disagreements with a close adviser to the former president. Timothy Parlatore, who had been a key lawyer for Trump in a Justice Department special counsel investigation into the potential...
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Elon Musk praises Tim Scott's first 2024 presidential campaign ad: 'Everyone's a victim'
Elon Musk took to Twitter to praise comments made by Sen. Tim Scott on Friday, just hours after the South Carolina Republican jumped into the race for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.
UN chief says it's time to reform Security Council, Bretton Woods
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday that it was time to reform both the Security Council and Bretton Woods to align with the "realities of today's world".
G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan's status, fair trade rules
The Group of Seven wealthy democracies have urged China to push Russia to end its war on Ukraine
Ukraine war: Bakhmut 'not occupied' by Russia, says defiant Zelensky
Russia's Wagner group claims to have taken full control of the city after a bloody months-long battle.
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Will Supreme Court duck latest foie gras fight? Why farmers claim California ban crosses a line
Farmers: Foie gras is world's 'most maligned and misunderstood food.' France: Bans are a cultural 'assault.' Will the Supreme Court decide or duck?
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Debt ceiling talks break down and attacks escalate as deadline approaches
The GOP wants to raise spending for the military, veterans care and border security; the White House wants to spread the impact of cuts across the board.
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Kyrsten Sinema Faces Ethics Complaint for Financing ‘Life of Luxury’ With Campaign Funds
The complaint identifies more than $180,000 in campaign funds spent on travel, limos, jets, fine wine, and marathon-related costs and trips.
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Debt ceiling breach could cut millions of jobs. Here's who would lose employment first
A debt default could cause nearly 8 million job cuts, Moody's Analytics said.
DeSantis embraces national GOP strategy on energy issues like ESG, gas stoves
Ron DeSantis is using his perch as Florida’s governor to take stands on national energy issues at the state level as he appears poised to jump into the 2024 presidential primary. DeSantis rec…
thehill.comDaniel Penny gets the Kyle Rittenhouse treatment as Republican presidential candidates line up in support of the man who choked Jordan Neely to death on the NYC subway
As Daniel Penny faces manslaughter charges over Jordan Neely's death, GOP presidential contenders are opening their arms — and wallets — in support.
Alex Jones could be forced to take back money he gave his wife to pay for $1.5 billion lawsuit
Sandy Hook families are seeking money Alex Jones gave to his wife as payment for damages they're owed.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRussian forces in Bakhmut, but city is not occupied: Zelenskyy
All the updates from May 21 as they happened.
German police investigate possible poisoning of two Russian exiles
German police said they are investigating the possible poisoning of two Russian exiles who attended a conference in Berlin at the end of April, organised by Russian Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
2024 Republican hopefuls rush to defend Marine who put NYC subway rider in fatal chokehold
Republican presidential hopefuls have rushed to support Daniel Penny, a white U.S. Marine veteran who was caught on video pinning an agitated Black subway passenger to the floor in a fatal chokehold.
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Ron DeSantis trails Donald Trump in the polls; 5 reasons he could still win in 2024
Trump's lead in polls has grown in recent months, but DeSantis still has more money, fewer legal problems and a discernable path to victory.
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Russia issues retaliatory arrest warrant for International Criminal Court prosecutor
The Russian Investigative Committee accused Karim Ahmad Khan and several judges of issuing "unlawful decisions" against President Putin and his commissioner for children's rights.
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DeSantis wants judge disqualified from Disney’s free speech suit
The governor’s motion was filed a day after Disney said it was scrapping plans to build a new campus in Florida.
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Kirby: 'China's influence can be a good thing' since Putin listens to Xi
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby shared his insight on a possible solution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and it involves China.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRussian forces in Bakhmut, but city is not occupied: Zelenskyy
All the updates from May 21 as they happened.
Ukraine says troops partly encircle Bakhmut, still control some of city
Ukrainian forces have partly encircled the besieged eastern city of Bakhmut along the flanks and still control a part of the city, Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said on Sunday.
At G7, Japanese PM pledges ‘unwavering solidarity’ with Ukraine
Prime Minister Kishida says Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine struck at the ‘very foundation of the international order’.
Zelenskyy says 'Bakhmut is only in our hearts' after Russia claims control of Ukrainian city
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he believes that Russia has taken control of the eastern city of Bakhmut
Atlanta politicians face pressure to vote against giving $31m to ‘Cop City’
City council to vote on giving taxpayer money to controversial project as state characterizes opposition as work of ‘terrorists’
A Trump lawyer tried to block other members of the former president's legal team from conducting additional searches following the FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago, Trump's former lawyer claimed
Timothy Parlatore, who resigned this week from Donald Trump's legal team, told CNN there was conflict within Trump's own legal team.
Explainer: How important is Wagner's claimed capture of Bakhmut?
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Saturday that his Wagner fighters had completed the capture of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut after months of intense fighting, a claim denied by Ukraine.
Gorsuch gives scathing overview of COVID-era: ‘Fear and the desire for safety are powerful forces’
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch this week offered a brutal assessment of how America had allowed executive action to become common-place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Putin Poisoned Eurovision
‘It’s Crazy. It’s Party.’ I went to Liverpool for a week to see how the soft-power institution of European unity is withstanding a divided continent.
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One Georgia prosecutor feeling the heat of new law empowering the state
A law Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) signed earlier this month is putting one prosecutor under the microscope as she faces challenges to her position from multiple directions.
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Mexico prosecutors withdraw case against woman sentenced to prison for killing man raping her
Mexican prosecutors say they are dropping a case against a woman who was sentenced to six years in prison for killing a man as he raped and attacked her. In a ruling last week that touched off a public outcry, a court in Mexico State said that while it agreed 23-year-old Roxana Ruiz was raped in...
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DeSantis stumbles while seeking to stick Trump with loser label
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is running into early problems as he tries to cast former President Donald Trump as a loser while opening his presidential campaign. DeSantis and his allies have focus…
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Debt limit talks hit a snag as Democrats grow frustrated with GOP demands
The debate in Congress regarding the nation's debt ceiling has hit another speed bump, with Democrats claiming the talks are going in the wrong direction.
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Sudan conflict: Warring factions agree seven-day ceasefire, US says
US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts.
www.bbc.comThe G7 is accusing China of 'economic coercion.' Here's why.
Jake Sullivan, Biden's security advisor, said the West planned to safeguard its supply chains and curb exports to China, but how much can it do?
McCarthy halts debt limit talks until Biden returns from G7
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) put negotiations with the White House to avert a debt default on pause Saturday, saying talks will only continue once President Joe Biden returns from the G7 on Sunday.
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State TV says armed group kills 5 Iranian border guards in clash near Pakistani border
Iranian state TV says five Iranian border guards were killed in a clash with an unknown armed group trying to enter the country near the Pakistani border. Sunday's report says the fighting happened in the town of Saravan in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan, some 1,360...
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Zelensky marshals support for Ukraine during dramatic appearance at G7 | CNN Politics
Group of Seven talks culminated Sunday with a series of dramatic, in-person appeals from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he pressed leaders gathered in Japan to remain united against Russian aggression.
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Russia says supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine would carry 'colossal' risks for West, TASS reports
Western countries will run "colossal risks" if they supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, TASS news agency quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko as saying on Saturday.
What should I do on the death anniversary? More are asking as US mass killings rise
As the number of people who die in mass killings in the U.S. continues to rise, thousands more are left to handle the trauma of losing someone they love. One of the hardest days they confront each year is the anniversary of the killing.
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'Absolutely not': Americans weigh in on whether Kamala Harris can lead on AI after Elon Musk mocked her
Several Washington. D.C. residents said they don't trust Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House's response to artificial intelligence.
5 potential paths to a fusion energy breakthrough
Dozens of companies are racing to deliver electricity from fusion — a form of carbon-free electricity often compared to a “star in a bottle.” While fusion power had been thought to be decades …
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At G7, Zelenskiy says Bakhmut destruction has echoes of Hiroshima
The Hiroshima summit gave Zelenskiy a chance to lobby for support from other attendees, like Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have remained uncommitted.
Get ready for RightWingGPT and LeftWingGPT
The unlikely duo of a data scientist and a political philosopher is teaming up to use artificial intelligence to bridge society's increasingly stark political divisions.
Lawsuit alleges supervisor at homebuilding company brought noose to staff meeting
A lawsuit alleges a homebuilding company discriminated against three Black employees, one of whom reportedly attended a meeting where a noose was displayed.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Japan comes just hours after the U.S. agreed to allow Ukrainian troops to train on American-made fighter jets.
www.cbsnews.comBrittney Griner Is Creating a New Normal, for Herself and the WNBA
PHOENIX — Brittney Griner embarked on a four-day itinerary that would disrupt anyone’s circadian rhythm. First came the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, where she was decked out in a sharp, black suit that Saturday night. President Joe Biden pointed to her in the...
Many transgender health bills came from a handful of far-right interest groups, AP finds
Legislation to restrict gender-affirming care is often pre-written and shopped out by a handful of interest groups. So-called model legislation has been used in statehouses for decades.
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ICC members 'deeply concerned' by Russia's decision to put prosecutor on wanted list
The member states of the International Criminal Court on Saturday said they are "deeply concerned" by Russia's decision to place a court prosecutor and several judges on a wanted list.
How Dems ended up where they swore they wouldn’t be: Negotiating on the debt limit
President Joe Biden's party slowly relented on its insistence that any hike be clean. And progressives are aghast at the concessions the GOP is poised to extract.
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Russia and China hit back at a G7 that saw them as a threat | CNN
Moscow and Beijing lashed out against the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima, where leaders of major democracies pledged new measures targeting Russia and spoke in one voice on their growing concerns over China.
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Sinema's spending on campaign trips draws complaint from PAC trying to oust her
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) is facing a complaint from a political group seeking to oust her from office, accusing the former Democrat of misusing campaign funds to live “a lifestyle of luxury” at the expense of her constituents.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy at center of last day of high-level diplomacy as G7 looks to punish Russia
World leaders ratcheted up pressure Sunday on Russia for its war against Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the center of a swirl of diplomacy on the final day of the Group of Seven summit of rich-world democracies.
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All the updates from May 21 as they happened.
As the West surges toward electric cars, here's where the unwanted gas guzzlers go | CNN
Standing on the stony ground in the bustling Fifa Park car lot, Rokeeb Yaya is haggling over the price of a dark red car. It is one of a couple hundred vehicles, parked in long lines stretching out across the vast lot – some shiny and new-looking, others dented and dusty.
www.cnn.comZelenskyy says peace will become ‘closer’ as he makes dramatic visit to Japan for G7 summit
HIROSHIMA, Japan — Ukraine’s President Volodomyr Zelenskyy touched down in Japan Saturday for diplomatic talks with the leaders of the seven industrial nations, hours after President Joe Biden and his allies announced a slew of new sanctions designed to impede Russia’s ability to prolong the war.
Nebraska senator flips out debating ban on sex change surgeries for minors, screams 'we need trans people'
A Friday morning session in the unicameral Nebraska legislature devolved into chaos after one Democratic lawmaker began shouting her support for transgender people.
George Santos has a new treasurer of his campaign committee | CNN Politics
Rep. George Santos has a new treasurer of his campaign committee, marking the latest twist in a monthslong saga over puzzling filings his campaign has made with federal regulators.
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Arizona Sheriff Mark Lamb says he was uninvited to speak for Mothers Against Drunk Driving over his politics
Arizona Sheriff Mark Lamb said he and his wife were asked not to speak at a Mother's Against Drunk Driving event in July, after originally being invited, because of his politics.
Former GOP rep launches bid for North Carolina governor
Former GOP Rep. Mark Walker launched a bid for the Republican nomination for governor of North Carolina on Saturday, declaring that he would campaign on education, economic “freedom” and “protectin…
thehill.comConservative party of Greek prime minister in big election lead, to seek outright majority
The conservative party of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has won a landslide election victory Sunday but without enough parliamentary seats to form a government outright.
apnews.comDebt ceiling talks break down and attacks escalate as deadline approaches
The GOP wants to raise spending for the military, veterans care and border security; the White House wants to spread the impact of cuts across the board.
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Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering
Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident.
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Horse dies after race at Churchill Downs, 9th recent fatality at home of Kentucky Derby
A ninth horse has died after being injured following a race at Churchill Downs, making it the ninth fatality since late April at the home of the Kentucky Derby
Ferrari holds out against pressures to abandon combustion engine
Ferrari announced it would continue to manufacture its vehicles with internal combustion engines heading into the late 2030s.
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Russian parliament chief proposes Polish truck ban, says Warsaw owes Moscow billions
Russia's top lawmaker on Sunday called for a ban on Polish trucks transiting Russian territory and for Poland to compensate Moscow financially for what he said was the Soviet rebuilding of the east European country after World War Two.
What to know before investing in gold
Gold has been in the news a lot lately. Here's what you should know before investing in the precious metal.
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Warring factions in Sudan agree to temporary ceasefire, say US-Saudi mediators
Sudan’s warring factions have agreed to a new short-term ceasefire after several previous attempts to broker a truce that holds have failed. Meeting in the Saudi port city of Jeddah, the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces signed off on a seven-day ceasefire that is due to take effect on...
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Impasse continues in negotiations over debt ceiling crisis
Without a deal, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could be unable to pay its bills and might default on its debt as soon as June 1.
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Why Ron DeSantis should hope he's the second coming of John McCain
The Florida governor once ran even with or even ahead of Trump in some early state polls. Now he's far behind.
www.politico.comCalmes: What if Biden weren't running? Democrats have a bench that's deeper than you think
Democratic operatives worry about Biden's age, his poll numbers and the contenders who might be losing their shot as the president runs again.
Trump team responds to allegations of interference in classified document searches: ‘Categorically false’
Former President Trump's team responded to claims by Tim Parlatore, who said that he left his post on Wednesday because of group infighting and nefarious actions by Boris Epshteyn.
Migrants at the Mexico-US border, elections in Turkey and Thailand: This Week in Pictures
Find this week's top photos from around the globe in ABC News' This Week in Pictures slideshow
Former Marine charged with killing NYC man argues it ‘had nothing to do with race’
The former Marine charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York subway earlier this month argued it “had nothing to do with race” in a recent interview. Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old w…
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Former Sen. Scott Brown hosts 2024 GOP presidential contenders in NH as he mulls another Senate run in 2026
Former senator and ambassador Scott Brown is bringing back his No BS backyard BBQs as he hosts the 2024 Republican presidential candidates. First up is Nikki Haley in Rye, New Hampshire
At least 9 dead in stampede at soccer stadium in El Salvador
At least nine people have been killed and dozens more injured when stampeding soccer fans pushed through one of the access gates at a quarterfinal match in El Salvador.
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What to expect from a Ron DeSantis presidential campaign | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to make his presidential campaign official next week. Here’s what CNN’s Steve Contorno, who is based in Florida and covers DeSantis, has to say about what to expect from his campaign and what kind of candidate he could turn out to be.
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DeSantis’s strong polling in Virginia spooks Democratic senator fighting for reelection
Strong polling for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in Virginia is getting attention from Republicans and Democrats alike, with some using the Florida governor’s high numbers for their own benefit in campaign fundraising ads.
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DeSantis largely avoids abortion at anti-abortion group’s gala
The Florida governor relegated abortion policy to about two minutes of a roughly 40-minute address.
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Far-right minister says Israel 'in charge' during visit to Jerusalem holy site
Israel's hard-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited a site in Jerusalem holy to both Muslims and Jews on Sunday and declared Israel was "in charge", drawing condemnation from Palestinians after months of escalating tension and violence.
Arizona student arrested and accused of bringing AR-15 and ammunition to high school | CNN
A student in Phoenix faces “a number of serious felony charges” after police accused him of bringing an AR-15 weapon and ammunition to a high school, authorities said.
www.cnn.comDemocrat Can't Hide Shock Over CNN Anchor's George Santos Question: 'Come On Now!'
"CNN, y’all trippin’ now," said Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) after anchor Erin Burnett asked if he had "regrets" over heckling the Republican.
Russian-installed official says Kyiv struck port city with British Storm Shadow missiles
A Russian-installed official in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region said on Sunday that Kyiv had struck the Russian-held port city of Berdyansk with British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles.
A year after Mariupol’s fall, Azovstal survivor recalls surrender with pain and a sense of purpose
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Mikhailo Vershinin was a shadow of the burly Mariupol policeman he was when he emerged after four months in Russian captivity.
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Georgia Democrat calls out own party for opposing school choice, prioritizing migrants over inner city kids
Georgia state representative Mesha Mainor called out her fellow Democrats in a Twitter video on Saturday, accusing them of performatively supporting BLM but ignoring Black children.
G7: New sanctions will make sure Russia pays a price, Sunak says
Rishi Sunak says he hopes other countries follow the UK and bring in new sanctions against Russia.
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A retired astronaut, a wealthy adventurer and two Saudi astronauts set for launch to space station
It is the second "private astronaut mission," or PAM, to the International Space Station chartered by Axiom and sanctioned by NASA, which is trying to encourage private-sector development of low-Earth orbit.
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Will Biden's hard-hat environmentalism bridge the divide on clean energy future?
Perhaps the most unlikely feature of high-stakes budget negotiations going on in Washington is a debate over permitting. That's essentially the regulatory process for deciding what gets built where.
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George Santos lists himself as treasurer of his campaign after indictment
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has listed himself as his reelection campaign’s treasurer following the indictment filed against him earlier this month, a filing shows. The campaign updated its f…
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How high will savings account rates go? Experts weigh in
Interest rates are already high. Here's what experts say could be in store for savers as the year progresses.
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Minnesota bill legalizing recreational pot passes Senate, heads to governor's desk
The Minnesota Senate has passed a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21, making it the 23rd state to do so. The measure has already passed the House.
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Former key Trump attorney says he left because of legal team infighting | CNN Politics
Former Donald Trump attorney Timothy Parlatore, who departed the former president’s legal team earlier this week, said Saturday he left because of infighting among the group.
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson tells law students 'Survivor' offers helpful lessons
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says she's a “Survivor superfan” and in a commencement address in Washington offered graduating law school students lessons from the reality TV show.
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Biden admin touts 70% drop in migrant encounters post-Title 42, bucking predictions
The Department of Homeland Security is highlighting a sharp drop in migrant encounters at the southern border since the end of the controversial Title 42 order.
Family of victims allegedly killed by officer plan to sue agencies that hired him
A former state trooper allegedly killed the mother and grandparents of a teen he had catfished online. The victims' family now plans to sue the agencies that hired him.
Woman arrested almost 4 years after newborn baby is found alive in plastic bag abandoned in Georgia woods
Karima Jiwani, 40, was arrested by Deputy Terry Roper, who helped the newborn in June 2019, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
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Debt-ceiling debate has real life consequences for Americans, NFL great Jim Brown has died:5 Things podcast
The debt-ceiling debate carries real life consequences for Americans, New York City is sinking and NFL great Jim Brown has died.
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Extremist Israeli Cabinet minister visits sensitive Jerusalem holy site
A far-right Israeli Cabinet minister has visited Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, declaring “we are in charge.” The visit to the disputed hilltop compound by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Sunday drew condemnations from the Palestinians and neighboring Jordan and Egypt.
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Gold prices are cooling. Should you invest now?
Gold prices are back down from near-all-time highs. Here's why it's still a good time to invest.
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Playbook: Ilhan Omar leads the 14th Amendment charge
And Nebraska passes a 12-week abortion ban.
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Inside Robb Elementary School: Families of victims, survivors recount what happened that tragic day
"20/20" shares an unprecedented and complete account of what happened in during the Robb Elementary school shooting.
Breakingviews - AI boom could expose investors’ natural stupidity
Investors would be mad to ignore AI's spectacular results, but when it comes to broader applications, they should tread carefully, columnist Felix Martin writes.
Sullivan declines to say if Biden brought up jailed Navy officer with Japanese PM but says US working 'extremely hard' on case | CNN Politics
Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, said Sunday that the White House is working “extremely hard” on the case of a US Navy officer jailed in Japan but declined to say whether President Joe Biden had brought it up during his trip to the country.
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New York City has a right to shelter, but will it establish a right to sleep outside?
Democratic leaders in major U.S. cities are finding themselves politically squeezed when it comes to addressing homelessness. Their constituents are tiring of seeing homeless encampments sprouting across communities.
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How a woman, left for dead, survived a violent home invasion: "There's no earthly reason why I'm alive. None."
After being stabbed in the face, neck and chest, Donna Ongsiako mustered the strength to climb up a staircase, call 911 and describe her unlikely attacker for investigators.
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Colorado GOP fears it’s ceding ground to Democrats
Republican worries are growing that Colorado is slipping further into the hands of Democrats after recent defeats and close calls in the most conservative parts of the state. The latest blow to the…
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Man who claimed self-defense in shooting death of Sinzae Reed avoids murder charge
Krieg Butler, an Ohio man who shot and killed 13 year-old Sinzae Reed, is not facing charges directly related to the fatal shooting.
Biden tells reporter at Japan G7 summit to 'shush up'
President Biden hushed a reporter who was interrupting him when he answered a question about the debt ceiling crisis at a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Albanese on Saturday.
Japan, South Korea leaders pray at memorial for Korean atomic bomb victims in Hiroshima
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol prayed together Sunday at a memorial for Korean victims of the 1945 atomic bombing in Hiroshima on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, as they continued efforts to mend ties repeatedly hurt
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Strange alliances emerge in Tennessee as the GOP governor pushes for gun reform
Gov. Bill Lee's insistence on taking action highlights how gun control has become a major tension point for the GOP in overwhelmingly conservative Tennessee.
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Ukraine's Zelensky and India's Modi hold first face-to-face since Russian invasion | CNN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan Saturday, the first in-person meeting between the two since Russia’s invasion began.
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G7 'outreach' an effort to build consensus on global issues like Ukraine, China, climate change
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies are sitting down with a carefully chosen set of counterparts from other countries during their summit in Japan in an effort to expand the G7’s sway and to include voices from the so-called Global South.
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The 73 minutes that changed Uvalde haunts a family who lost their child
A year since a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers, a family says the lack of a full accounting of law enforcement's failures feels like "my child is meaningless to you."
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Former Arkansas U.S. Rep. Marion Berry, who served 7 terms, dies at 80
Former Rep. Marion Berry, who was known for his blunt rhetoric and his advocacy work for farmers and older residents in eastern Arkansas, has died. He was 80. Berry's son, Mitch, in a statement Saturday announced his father's death.
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Russia puts ICC prosecutor on wanted list following Putin warrant: reports
Russia has placed the prosecutor for the International Criminal Court (ICC) on a wanted list in response to the court issuing an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian state-r…
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Confusion as Ukraine's Zelenskyy appears to confirm loss of Bakhmut
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy walked back comments Sunday that appeared to confirm Russian claims that its forces captured the besieged city of Bakhmut.
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Chasten Buttigieg accuses Republicans against trans ideology of being motivated by ‘clout, clicks and cash'
Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of the Transportation Secretary, is calling out Republicans as being motivated by "clout, clicks and cash" when they oppose gender ideology.
Greece's ruling Conservatives win vote but fall short of majority
The ruling New Democracy party stormed to a crushing victory in a parliamentary election but fell just short of the threshold needed to form a government on its own, making a runoff election in a month more likely.
Meet the influential new player on transgender health bills
A nonprofit that describes itself as a collection of doctors and others uniting to “protect healthcare from a radical, divisive, and discriminatory ideology” has become a significant presence in statehouses.
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Biden says U.S. can avoid default and raise debt ceiling at G-7 summit in Japan
President Joe Biden says he's not worried about debt ceiling talks. Biden is at the G-7 Summit, where he's expected to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy.
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Supreme Court justice ties lessons from reality show 'Survivor' into commencement address | CNN Politics
When Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered her commencement address to American University law students on Saturday, she leaned on an unexpected source for life advice: The reality television show “Survivor.”
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Two-thirds of Americans very concerned about potential debt limit breach
Two-thirds of Americans say they are very concerned about a potential breach of the debt limit that would send the country into default, according to a new poll. An Associated Press-NORC Cent…
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China and Ukraine force rivals Japan and South Korea to rethink
Long officially pacifist, Japan is stepping beyond the boundaries set by its history and playing a more assertive role on the world stage.
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Israelis protest government's plans to weaken Supreme Court amid talks for compromise
TEL AVIV (AP) — Thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday against contentious plans by their hard-line government to overhaul the judiciary, as the protest campaign showed no signs of abating nearly five months on.
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Mississippi transgender high school teen will not attend graduation after being barred from wearing a dress
The lawsuit said that school administrators refused to allow the transgender teen to wear a dress even though she "had entered high school as a girl and has lived every aspect of her high school career as a girl."
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Texas AG Ken Paxton launches probe into Texas Children’s Hospital over 'gender transitioning' procedures
Ken Paxton announced Friday his office was investigating Texas Children's Hospital regarding the hospital's "gender transitioning" procedures on children.
End of an era? GOP walkout shows political chasm where 'The Oregon Way' once meant bipartisan trust
The political divide affecting the United States is hitting Oregon hard. The Legislature is in gridlock and Republican senators are in a prolonged walkout. Oregonians are wistfully recalling “The Oregon Way,” when politicians of different stripes forged agreements for the common good.
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John Cena says he regrets former beef with fellow WWE veteran Dwayne Johnson | CNN
John Cena admitted he feels “shortsighted and selfish” for having started a feud with Dwayne Johnson a decade ago, when they faced off against one another as major WWE stars.
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Russian forces capture Bakhmut, a symbolic but costly victory
President Vladimir Putin's first major battlefield victory in nearly a year is a symbolic prize that comes as his troops are being forced onto the backfoot around the city and beyond.
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Police reform talks in Senate turn to individual items as larger package dies
Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Tim Scott (R-SC) continue to negotiate on their long-awaited police reform package, but progress has ground to a halt.
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Iran says 'terrorist' group linked to Israel has been arrested, Nour News reports
Iran's intelligence minister said a "terrorist" group linked to Israel was arrested on the western borders of Iran on Sunday, according to the semi-official Nour News agency.
Zelensky makes dramatic Japan appearance as G7 leaders take aim at Russia and China | CNN Politics
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky joined leaders of major democracies on Saturday at a summit in Japan dominated by a push to present a unified front against both Russia and China.
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Mexico moving migrants away from borders to relieve pressure
Mexico is flying migrants south away from the U.S. border and busing new arrivals away from its boundary with Guatemala to keep migrants from massing in its border cities.
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Martin Amis: Celebrated British novelist dies aged 73
The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.
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National Treasure gallops to victory in the 148th Preakness Stakes
Trainer Bob Baffert picked up the win, as another one of his horses, Havnameltdown, was euthanized following an earlier race during the day.
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The Montgomery County commissioners’ race upended ‘party politics as usual’ for Democrats
After years of carefully orchestrated local campaigns, Democrat Neil Makhija’s victory in a messy five-candidate primary disrupted party leaders’ plans for an orderly candidate selection process.
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‘We have Ukraine’s back,’ Biden tells Zelenskyy at G7 summit
US President announces new $375m package of military aid as UK says it will train Ukrainian pilots this summer.
Fox News and Succession: could the show’s election coup plotline become reality?
Show inspired by the Murdoch media empire veers from history but elements mirror past political turmoil
Lake's bid to overturn election defeat now in judge's hands after 3-day trial
The former TV anchor had to show Maricopa County didn't verify signatures on mail-in ballots. Her witnesses failed to back that up.
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David Axelrod: After Barack Obama, America will never be the same | CNN
David Axelrod, former senior adviser to former President Barack Obama, writes that under extraordinary pressures, Obama more than measured up as both a president of the United States and a role model to millions of Black and Hispanic children.
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The Draft Tucker PAC: This is the committee that wants to get former Fox News host to run for president
A new PAC has emerged that aims to get former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to run for president in 2024. What you need to know about the Draft Tucker PAC.
If bird flu starts to spread among people, existing vaccines may be inadequate
The current U.S. stockpile of H5N1 flu shots likely won't offer much protection in the event of a pandemic, vaccine researchers said.
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A body odor buffet reveals which scents attract mosquitoes | CNN
Smells produced by humans are a big part of what draws mosquitoes to us. In a study, scientists helped pinpoint the chemicals in body odor that attract the insects.
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Death of 8-year-old girl in Border Patrol custody highlights challenges providing medical care
The death in Border Patrol custody of an 8-year-old Panamanian girl is the second child migrant fatality in two weeks under government supervision, raising questions about how prepared authorities are to address medical emergencies of people arriving after an often-exhausting journey.
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Drug price caps in Inflation Reduction Act exacerbating shortages, Gottlieb says
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said on Sunday that drug price caps in the Inflation Reduction Act are exacerbating drug shortages. “The features under the Inf…
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As officials warn about possible summer rise in mpox, new studies show two doses of vaccine are better than one | CNN
Amid growing concern that the United States could face a rise in mpox cases this summer, three new studies show that two doses of the Jynneos mpox vaccine are much more effective than just one.
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Bill to ban 5 food chemicals advances to California Senate, here's what a toxicologist has to say
A toxicologist breaks down five potentially harmful food chemicals that are banned in California.
Smoke from Canada wildfires prompts air quality alerts in Colorado, Montana
Officials in Colorado and Montana have issued air quality alerts due to smoke from dozens of wildfires in Canada that has drifted south into the United States. Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment put out an advisory for Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon for much of...
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Animal health body backs bird flu vaccination to avoid pandemic
Governments should consider vaccinating poultry against bird flu, which has killed hundreds of millions of birds and infected mammals worldwide, to prevent the virus from turning into a new pandemic, the head of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Parenting in the era of ubiquitous screens and social media | CNN
A growing number of states are turning the screws on big tech, the internet and social media. On Wednesday, Montana became the first state to completely ban TikTok, although many are skeptical the controversial new legislation is enforceable.
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Kinsey Institute experts study sex, gender as misconceptions block state dollars
Unfounded claims about Indiana University’s sex research institute, its founder and child sex abuse have been so persistent over the years that when the Legislature prohibited the institute from using state dollars, one lawmaker hailed the move as “long overdue.”
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Weight loss drugs can lead to muscle loss, too. Is that a bad thing?
It’s normal to lose lean mass, including muscle, during any type of weight loss intervention, but too much muscle loss can be a problem.
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Abortion battles fuel push against ballot measures
After a string of defeats at the ballot in red and purple states in the 2022 election, a growing number of GOP-controlled state legislatures and anti-abortion groups are pushing back. They are work…
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Trucks and technology can be a valuable tool in the fight against food insecurity
More than 33 million Americans lack stable food at home, according to numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Jimmy Buffett postpones Charleston concert amid hospitalization
Jimmy Buffett postponed a concert in Charleston, South Carolina, after he was hospitalized to "address some issues that needed immediate attention."
More states are requiring patients to give consent for medical students performing pelvic exams
A new batch of states are looking to legislate the level of informed consent when it comes to medical students performing pelvic exams for educational purposes on unconscious patients.
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It's a myth that women don't want sex as they age, study finds | CNN
It’s a long-held belief: Women lose interest in sex as they age. But over a fourth of women in midlife considered a healthy sex life important, a study found.
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Small, rural communities are becoming abortion access battlegrounds
After local leaders in rural Nevada reached an impasse over a proposed Planned Parenthood clinic, an anti-abortion activist pitching local abortion bans arrived at their remote city hall.
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GOP wants unspent COVID funds for debt limit. Biden is open, but health experts aren't.
House Republicans want to take back $30 billion in unspent pandemic relief funds as a conditions for avoiding a default on the nation's debt.
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