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Winners and losers from the second fundraising quarter
The end of the second fundraising quarter marks a new glimpse into how campaigns are faring ahead of November’s high-stakes elections. Most of the Republican presidential hopefuls and President Biden had not yet officially declared their candidacies by the end of the first quarter in March. Campaigns had two weeks past the end of the second quarter to report their contributions to the Federal Elections Commission. Vulnerable Republicans Take a Political Risk With Abortion Vote
WASHINGTON — Rep. Jen Kiggans, a minivan-driving mom and Navy veteran, narrowly won election last year in her suburban Virginia swing district after a fiercely competitive race that focused on her opposition to abortion rights. The issue remains a top priority for voters in her district, and...
Ron DeSantis fires roughly a dozen staffers in a campaign shake-up
The Florida governor has struggled to break into Trump’s lead and his campaign has been burning through money.
www.nbcnews.comFundraising takeaways: Trump and DeSantis in their own tier as Pence and other Republicans struggle
Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are dominating the fight for campaign cash in the Republican presidential contest.
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Presidential hopefuls release their latest fundraising numbers
Presidential candidates vying for the nation's top office released their latest fundraising numbers for the second quarter as they continue along the 2024 presidential campaign trail.
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Republican problems on race add up
Republican efforts to enhance their appeal with minority voters suffered a series of setbacks this week when a pair of GOP lawmakers made racially explosive comments, stirring immediate condemnatio…
thehill.comThe Iowa caucuses are six months away. Some Republicans worry Trump may be unstoppable
He’s been indicted twice. Found liable for sexual abuse. And is viewed unfavorably by more than a third of his party.
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Elon Musk says Twitter has 'negative cash flow' and 'heavy debt'
Elon Musk says Twitter has "negative cash flow" and "heavy debt" due to lack of advertisers.
Kari Lake: ‘I believe I’m the only one who can win’ Arizona Senate race
Former Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake said she believes she is the only candidate who could win next year’s Arizona Senate race as she weighs whether to join the contest. Lake …
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Sinema outraised by Gallego again, further clouding her future
Two key Senators who haven't announced reelection plans leave questions about their future unanswered.
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RFK Jr. pushes back on report he said Covid-19 was ethnically targeted to spare Jews
"Covid -19 is targeted to attack Caucasians and Black people. The people who are most immune are Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese,” the longshot presidential candidate said in a video shared by the New York Post.
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Pennsylvania escaped inmate Michael Burham captured following 9-day manhunt: Police
Pennsylvania State Police confirmed that they have apprehended escaped fugitive murder suspect Michael Charles Burham on Saturday evening.
Yellen visits India again to promote closer ties and tackle global economic problems
On the heels of a trip to Beijing, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is back in Asia for a series of Group of 20 finance minister meetings in India.
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Trump tells DeSantis to 'get home' to Florida
The former president accused his top rival for the GOP presidential nomination of neglecting state needs as insurers flee Florida.
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Carlson interview with Tate highlights far-right’s effort to redefine traditionalism
Tucker Carlson’s interview with controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist who faces charges of human trafficking and rape in Romania, is highlighting an e…
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4 dead in Georgia mass shooting, gunman remains at large: Police
Police said they are looking for 40-year-old Andre Longmore of Hampton in connection with the shooting of three men and a woman.
US, China aim to revive climate cooperation as tensions simmer
The United States and China will look to revive efforts to combat global warming this week, in bilateral meetings that observers hope will raise the bar on ambitions ahead of UN-sponsored climate talks in late 2023.
US heatwave: 'Dangerous’ temperatures could set new records
Nearly a third of Americans - about 113 million people - are currently under heat advisories.
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Cambodian opposition party officials arrested for allegedly encouraging casting of spoiled ballots
Two senior members of the only major functioning opposition party in Cambodia have been arrested for allegedly teaching voters how to cast a spoiled ballot in this month’s general election.
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DeSantis campaign sheds staff amid cash crunch
Fewer than 10 staffers were let go Thursday, according to a person familiar with the campaign.
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Burgum loans presidential campaign $10 million, most of second quarter haul
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R), a 2024 presidential candidate, loaned his campaign more than $10 million, making up the vast majority of the total contributions that he received for the second q…
thehill.comBiden stability beats Trump volatility in 2024 match-up, experts suggest
Political scientists read the Republican runes and suggest Trump will win the nomination – but how would he fare in a 2020 rematch?
Five non-climate reasons why danger of extreme heat is rising
Heat waves are the most deadly climate disaster, killing far more people every year than wildfires, hurricanes and floods combined. But rising temperatures aren’t the only reason that extreme heat …
thehill.comWagner mercenaries entering Belarus as Minsk announces 'road map' for joint military drills
An independent monitoring group says a large convoy carrying fighters from the Wagner private army has been spotted entering Belarus from Russia.
apnews.comChris Wallace Swiftly Pulls Brakes On RNC Chair's Biden Vacation Concerns
"No president is ever on vacation," argued the CNN host before pointing to one of former President Donald Trump's hobbies outside the Oval Office.
Pence brings in just $1.2 million in bid for president, raising doubt over eligibility for debates
Former Vice President Mike Pence, since launching a campaign for the White House on June 7, has raised only $1.2 million.
Hundreds of migrants in southern Mexico form group to head toward US
Nearly a thousand migrants that recently crossed from Guatemala to Mexico have formed a group to head north hoping to reach the border with the United States.
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For some GOP candidates at the Family Leadership Summit, the biggest challenge was Tucker Carlson
A number of candidates stumbled in interviews with the former Fox News host, while former President Donald Trump skipped out on the event altogether.
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Here is the CNN polling director's advice for reading polls | CNN Politics
Anyone who spends time following American politics is bound to encounter reports about polling. With the 2024 election just around the corner, here are tips from CNN’s director of polling and election analytics on what to look out for and avoid.
www.cnn.comDeSantis would consider Iowa's Reynolds as running mate, calls Trump's attack of her 'out of hand'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he would consider Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds as a potential running mate, should he win the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
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UK defense chief Ben Wallace announces plans to step down: report
United Kingdom Defense Secretary Ben Wallace announced on Saturday that he will step down from his position after about four years in the role. Wallace told the British newspaper The Sunday T…
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Ramaswamy’s second quarter haul includes $5 million in self-donated funds
Republican presidential candidate and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy donated $5 million to his own campaign in the second quarter, bringing in a total of $7.7 million before Saturday’s deadline…
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American released after she was abducted and held for 8 months in Mexico
Information on how she was treated during that time wasn't available. The FBI said she was en route to the United States to be reunited with her family and her dog.
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Tim Scott is the longshot candidate raising the most cash
Breaking through the Trump-DeSantis logjam will be tough, especially if you can’t raise cash.
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Libya’s security forces release ex-minister whose detention prompted oil closure, tribal elder says
A Libyan tribal elder says security authorities in the capital, Tripoli released a former minister less than a week after his detention.
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World cycling's governing body bans transS athletes from women's events
The decision came after American rider Austin Killips became the first transgender woman to win an official cycling event earlier this year.
www.nbcnews.comUkraine rejects Bulgarian president's claims that Kyiv is to be blamed for Russia's ongoing war
Ukraine on Saturday criticized Bulgaria’s pro-Russian president over his remarks that Kyiv is to blame for Russia’s ongoing war and that supplying arms to Ukraine only prolongs the conflict.
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US, South Korea, Japan hold missile defence drill after North's ICBM launch
The trilateral drill brought together destroyers equipped with Aegis radar systems from the three countries.
Influencers benefit from start of Twitter ad revenue sharing program
Influencers have started becoming beneficiaries of a new Twitter program that allows content creators to receive a portion of revenue from advertisements. Twitter began paying creators on Thursday…
thehill.comTucker Carlson Turns a Christian Presidential Forum Into a Putin Showcase
DES MOINES, Iowa — Bob Vander Plaats, the conservative evangelical kingmaker in Iowa politics, now knows what happens when you turn over your Republican presidential showcase to Tucker Carlson. Jesus is out. Vladimir Putin is in. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times Carlson...
Jewish groups denounce RFK Jr.'s false remarks that Covid-19 was 'ethnically targeted' to spare Jews and Chinese people | CNN Politics
A number of high-profile Jewish groups are denouncing Democratic presidential contender Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s false remarks that “Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese” people are “most immune” to Covid-19.
www.cnn.comFBI opens criminal investigations into violent Los Angeles County deputy encounters
The FBI has opened criminal investigations into violent encounters involving Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies.
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DeSantis fundraising slowed after initial campaign launch, filing shows | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is relying on larger donors to fuel his campaign and saw the pace of contributions slow after his initial announcement, a new report detailing his fundraising for the quarter ended June 30 shows.
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Appeals court rules Catholic school can fire counselor over her same-sex marriage
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that an Indianapolis Catholic high school was allowed to fire its guidance counselor because she is in a same-sex marriage. Shelly Fitzgerald was fired from R…
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Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia's war matters to the world
Agreements that the United Nations and Turkey brokered with Ukraine and Russia to allow food and fertilizer to get from the warring nations to parts of the world where millions are going hungry have eased concerns over global food security
Zion Williamson posts cryptic lyrics on Instagram, leading to fans worried about well-being
Zion Williamson is a huge fan of the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G, but when he posted one of his songs on Instagram earlier this week, fans were understandably concerned.
DeSantis’ fundraising report shows signs of strength and real spots of trouble
The Florida governor raised a lot of money early, less so late.
www.politico.comProtests swell in Tel Aviv for 28th week as anti-government movement vows more 'days of disruption'
Tens of thousands of protesters have spilled into the streets of Tel Aviv, marking the 28th straight week of demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to overhaul the country’s judiciary.
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Trump's Iowa mistakes could prove costly, GOP strategists warn
After former President Donald Trump made what were considered two large mistakes in the pivotal early caucus state of Iowa, Republican political strategists say he may not be able to recover.
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About half of Americans say democracy not working well in US: poll
Only about a tenth of Americans say that democracy is working very well, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research released Friday. A majority of Ame…
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Two New Mexico women sentenced to prison on abuse charges of beating, starving and chaining their children
Jayme Kushman was sentenced to 15 years and Jaime Sena was sentenced to six in prison, the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office said in a statement.
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Chris Christie raises $1.65 million during second fundraising quarter | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie raised $1.65 million over the first 25 days of his candidacy through June 30, according to the former New Jersey governor’s latest fundraising report.
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Nearly a dozen staffers fired by DeSantis campaign amid fundraising woes
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has fired nearly a dozen staffers employed by his 2024 presidential campaign, as his second quarter fundraising numbers pose concerns about his favorability with voters.
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Europe heatwave: No respite in sight for heat-stricken southern Europe
The heatwave that brought temperatures above 40C across the Mediterranean will intensify next week.
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Russia increasing unprofessional activity against U.S. forces in Syria
A senior defense official said Russia's recent increased activity is "qualitatively different" than in the past.
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Playbook: The new fissure dividing the GOP
And Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs a six-week abortion ban into law.
www.politico.comFormer leader of Brooklyn crime-control group pleads guilty to sexually abusing teenage girl
The former leader of a safety patrol in Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish community is facing a minimum of 14 years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to sexually abusing a teenage girl.
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Russia says prevents Ukraine "terrorist" attack on Crimea's Sevastopol
Russia's defence ministry said its forces had prevented Ukraine from attacking the Black Sea port of Sevastopol on Sunday, destroying seven aerial and two underwater drones.
Pence says abortion should be banned for nonviable pregnancies
Former Vice President Mike Pence said abortions in the case of nonviable pregnancies should be banned, taking a hard stance on abortion policy, which has served as an emphasis of his campaign. “I’m…
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Haitians around the world call for action to stop gang violence
Florida pastor Gregory Toussaint and other leaders are urging local and international intervention to help dismantle the ruthless gangs devastating Haiti.
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Abortion ballot measures set the stage ahead of 2024
The battle over abortion rights is set to play out with several ballot measures across the country going into next year as the issue shows no signs of waning among voters. The first big fight is in…
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Phoenix braves relentless wave of extreme heat in US Southwest
Temperatures could reach as high as 116 degrees Fahrenheit (46 Celsius) by Sunday, in a streak of extreme temperatures that are giving the city's summer-tested veterans pause as dangerously hot air blankets the region.
Authorities search for man suspected of killing 4 people in Georgia
Authorities in Georgia are hunting for a man suspected of gunning down three men and a woman in a suburban neighborhood south of Atlanta.
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A Houston-area man has been federally charged in a social media sextortion scheme of minors | CNN
A Houston-area man was arrested Thursday and federally charged with the sexual exploitation of children for obtaining explicit images and videos of women throughout the United States, many of whom were minors, and using them for extortion, according to a criminal complaint.
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Russia investigates if North Korean test missile crashed in its waters
North Korea has been under United Nations sanctions for its missile and nuclear programmes since 2006.
www.nbcnews.comUN says the Damascus-proposed conditions for aid delivery to northwest Syria are 'unacceptable'
The United Nations agency responsible for overseeing humanitarian aid has described conditions placed by the Syrian government on aid deliveries from Turkey to northwest Syria as “unacceptable.”
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"Avalanche" of evidence: How a Chevy, a strand of hair and a pizza box led police to the Gilgo Beach suspect
Investigators re-examined old clues that led to the suspect and developed new evidence to close in on him after so many years, say prosecutors.
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Escaped murder suspect Michael Burham captured, in custody: Police
Fugitive Michael Burham was taken into police custody after a week long manhunt, police said.
Blinken to press Senate to move forward on dozens of blocked State Department nominees | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday will urge the Senate to quickly advance the dozens of State Department nominees that remain pending due to holds put into place by Republican senators, a State Department official told CNN.
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Kamala Harris's mistake-filled week continues with call to 'reduce population'
Vice President Kamala Harris made an apparent error during a speech about climate change on Friday by calling for population reduction in order to provide cleaner air and drinking water.
www.washingtonexaminer.com12 killed in a suspected rebel attack in the northeast of Congo, a civil society organizations says
The extremist rebel group Allied Democratic Forces has been accused of killing at least 12 people in Ituri province in northeastern Congo.
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3 memorable moments from Tucker Carlson's presidential candidate interviews in Iowa
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson grilled Republican presidential candidates on vaccines and Ukraine and expressed his disdain for ethanol in Iowa.
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Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann charged with 3 counts of first-degree murder
Police in New York have arrested architect Rex Heuermann in connection to the Gilgo Beach murders, in which 11 sets of human remains were found strewn along a suburban beach highway in Long Island in 2010 and 2011.
www.foxnews.comTucker Carlson Makes Anti-Ukraine, Anti-Vaccine, Jan. 6 Views Top Topics At GOP Forum
He can no longer spread his conspiracy theories on Fox News, but he put them front and center at a Republican presidential candidates forum in Iowa.
‘We are not prepared’: Disasters spread as climate change strikes
The warming planet is causing havoc under the strain from record heat, floods, storms and wildfires. And scientists warn the toll will get worse.
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Tesla celebrates late arrival of first electric Cybertruck off assembly line
Tesla celebrated the arrival of its first electric pickup truck, Cybertruck, after it rolled off the assembly line Saturday, years after the first prototype was revealed in 2019. The EV company ori…
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Biden's election war chest trails Trump's in size, filings show
President Joe Biden's re-election campaign ended last month with about $20 million in the bank, just trailing the $22 million plus reported by leading Republican candidate Donald Trump.
At least 4 killed in mass shooting in western Georgia city; suspect still at large
“Wherever you are, we will hunt you down in any hole that you may be residing in and bring you to custody, period,” Henry County Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett said of the suspect at Saturday’s briefing.
www.nbcnews.comWith dreams, and caffeine, former Afghan pilot strives to bring family to US
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Gripping a wrench and pulling back with all his might, Tashmorad Qara loosened the heavy cap on a fire hydrant.
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Wagner mercenaries have arrived in Belarus, Ukraine confirms
After June's mutiny, Wagner troops were told they could join the regular Russian army or head to Belarus.
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Federal judge rules Oregon’s tough new gun law is constitutional
A federal judge has ruled Oregon’s voter-approved gun control measure — one of the toughest in the nation — is constitutional
Mace defends NDAA vote after saying GOP needs to 'stop being a**holes to women'
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) defended voting on an abortion amendment of a bill with her party after the Republican trashed the way her party treats women.
www.washingtonexaminer.comVermont starts long road to recovery from historic floods, helped by army of volunteers
Vermonters are working to dry out homes and businesses damaged by this week's historic flooding and keeping a wary eye on the horizon with another round of storms on the horizon.
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Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle
The senior Tory will also step down as an MP at the next general election, he tells the Sunday Times.
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'I want to be left alone': 93-year-old Hilton Head Island woman is in a legal battle over her family's land | CNN
Josephine Wright and her late husband, Samuel Wright Sr., moved from New York to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, nearly 30 years ago to seek peace and relaxation on a family-owned property.
www.cnn.comAlabama lawmakers seek to remove funding from state archives after LGBTQ+ history lecture
Some Alabama lawmakers are seeking to remove $5 million in funding from the Alabama Department of Archives and History after it hosted a June lecture focused on LGBTQ+ history.
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John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?
The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.
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Mike Pence clashes with Tucker Carlson in Iowa
Former Vice President Mike Pence and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson clash on Ukraine, Jan. 6 and other topics.
Pennsylvania inmate captured over a week after making his escape
Michael Burham was caught after a homeowner discovered him in his backyard, officials said.
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A landmark agricultural deal that guarantees food security for tens of millions is set to expire on Monday as Russia debates its renewal
Russia has yet to decide if it will extend the terms of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which is set to expire on Monday.
Many dead in S Korea as flash floods trap 15 vehicles in tunnel
Rescuers find seven bodies in central Osong as they scramble to reach people trapped in flooded underpass.
South Florida's Fleet Week moves to Miami after 3 decades in Fort Lauderdale
South Florida’s Fleet Week is moving to Miami next year after more than three decades in Fort Lauderdale. U.S.
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DeSantis blasted for Dairy Queen visit following Trump's Blizzard blunder
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) made a campaign stop at a Dairy Queen in an apparent slight to 2024 presidential opponent Donald Trump.
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Architect charged in Gilgo Beach serial killings: What we know
After more than ten years of a series of killings on Long Island remaining unsolved, an architect has been arrested and charged in connection to the deaths of three women. Rex Heuermann, a 59-year…
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Ex-soccer player accused of planning suicide bomb attack acquitted | CNN Politics
A Tunisian man who the Justice Department accused of working with members of Al Qaeda, including Osama bin Laden, to plot a suicide bomb attack against Americans in Europe was acquitted Friday by a Washington, DC, jury of all charges he faced – a rarity in a terror trial.
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Russia demands release of Orthodox cleric detained in Ukraine
Russia on Saturday demanded the immediate release of a senior Orthodox cleric detained in Kyiv on suspicion of inflaming religious hatred and justifying Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Excessive heat: Why this summer has been so hot
Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.
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Israel's Netanyahu is rushed to hospital for dehydration. Hours later, he says he feels 'very good'
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he feels “very good.” He will spend the night in the hospital, according to his office, and a weekly cabinet meeting scheduled for Sunday will be pushed to Monday.
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The rise and widespread appeal of Vivek Ramaswamy
Vivek Ramaswamy is a newcomer to the political scene and arguably the most pleasant surprise of the GOP candidates vying to become the nominee for the 2024 presidential election.
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4 dead and suspect at-large in Georgia shooting: "We will hunt you down," sheriff says
The incident began around 10:45 a.m. on Saturday in the Dogwood Lakes area of Hampton, Georgia.
www.cbsnews.comThe Electoral College is the big factor in a third-party nightmare for Democrats
Battleground states may actually be the least likely places for non-major party candidates to draw support.
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Protests swell in Israel as Netanyahu advances judicial plan
Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv and other cities with organisers promising more ‘days of disruption’ ahead.
Sharon Tate's sister speaks out for 1st time since Leslie Van Houten's release
Debra Tate, the sister of slain actress Sharon Tate, has publicly pleaded for years to keep Manson followers behind bars despite their eligibility for release.
South Korea to expand support for Ukraine as President Yoon Suk Yeol makes a surprise visit
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has made a surprise visit to Ukraine. Yoon’s office says he traveled there with his wife, Kim Keon Hee, following trips to Lithuania for a NATO summit and to Poland.
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Behind the staggering success of MrBeast | CNN
Jimmy Donaldson, the exuberant 25-year-old better known as MrBeast, doesn’t sing, dance, wear swimsuits or tell jokes. But he’s the most popular creator on YouTube and oversees a fast-growing empire that may be worth more than $1 billion.
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Marianne Williamson campaign is deep in debt
The longshot's fundraising reports lay bare what has become apparent from volunteer staffing calls in recent days.
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Gilgo Beach murders: Accused killer Rex Heuermann taunted victims' family after her death, court docs say
Rex Heuermann, who police identified as the Long Island Serial Killer, allegedly called one of his victims' families and told them he sexually assaulted their daughter
2,000 evacuated in La Palma wildfire in Spain's Canary Islands; official says blaze 'out of control'
Authorities say that more than 2,000 people have been evacuated as a wildfire rages “out of control” on La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands, destroying around a dozen homes.
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Friends say Oregon man was killed while defending LGBTQ friend
Colin Smith, 32, was described by his family and friends as a “protector” and “hero" who loved animals and hosting dinner parties.
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Why the US 'does not get to assume that it lasts forever' | CNN Politics
As the United States marks its 247th birthday Tuesday, questions about how many more the nation will celebrate in its current form have become ominously relevant.
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United Airlines come to agreement with pilots union to increase pay by 40%
United Airlines announced a tentative agreement has been struck with the union representing its pilots.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBargain-hunting Uruguayans are flocking to Argentina as its peso slides. Back home, shops struggle
With its economy faltering, Argentina’s peso has plunged against the U.S. dollar and its annual inflation is nearly 116%, one of the highest rates in the world.
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The 2024 field (minus Trump) goes through the Tucker stress test
The former Fox News host grilled GOP candidates on Ukraine at the annual evangelical forum in Iowa.
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How investigators say they connected the dots that led to Gilgo Beach murder arrest
For the last year and a half, Long Island investigators said they honed in on the man who they say is a prime suspect in some of the 2010 cold case murders.
Extreme heat sweeps the world from Europe to the US and Japan
Italian health ministry issues a red alert for 16 cities including Rome, Bologna and Florence amid soaring temperatures.
American boat patrols waters around new offshore wind farms to protect jobs
Off the Northeast U.S. coast, signs of the nascent wind industry are all around. Giant upright steel tubes poke from the water, waiting for ships to attach towers and turbines that will make electricity from the force of the wind blowing.
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One officer shot dead, 2 more critically injured in Fargo; suspect also killed
A 25-year-old woman was also seriously wounded in the shooting, which took place on a busy street in Fargo, North Dakota.
www.cbsnews.comUS Southwest swelters under dangerous heat wave, with new records on track
A dangerous heat wave is threatening a wide swath of the Southwest with potentially deadly temperatures in the triple digits.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 507
As the conflict enters its 507th day, these are the main developments.
Iceland's Mount Fagradalsfjall volcano closed due to health hazards from eruption
Iceland's Meteorological agency issued several advisories this week asking people to avoid the area due to the dangerously high levels of volcanic gases.
First on CNN: Updated Covid shot should be ready by ‘latter part of September,’ HHS secretary says in letter to manufacturers | CNN
US health officials are moving forward with plans to sunset the federal government’s Covid-19 vaccine distribution program next month and transition to the commercialization of the vaccines this fall – and they are making their expectations clear to manufacturers on what that transition should...
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Fossil hunter spots 450,000-year-old mammoth tusk while at quarry: 'Sticking out like a sore thumb'
A paleontologist recently discovered a 4-foot-long mammoth tusk while on a quarry dig. The rare find is thought to be 450,000 years old. "I could not believe my eyes," said Jamie Jordan.
Search continues for nursing student who vanished after calling 911 to report child on side of Alabama freeway
Officers found Carlee Russell's car and cell phone on the side of the interstate, police said.
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Insight: She's 47, anorexic and wants help dying. Canada will soon allow it.
Next year's expansion of the criteria for medically assisted death will allow Canadians like Lisa Pauli, whose sole underlying condition is mental illness, the choice to die in this way.
Which drink is best for hydration? Hint: It isn't water | CNN
When you’re thirsty and in need of a drink, which beverages are best at keeping you hydrated? Find out.
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A determined mom and a veteran police officer who said this is 'solvable' revived the Gilgo Beach probe
A New York City architect is charged with preying on and killing three young women.
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Azerbaijan accuses Russia of failing to fulfil Karabakh deal
Statement comes as the EU hosts talks between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Brussels.
At least 3 dead in Pennsylvania flash flooding
A local official told CBS News that several water rescues were taking place in the area.
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Syphilis has increased 128% among women in Houston since 2019 | CNN
The Houston Health Department has reported a syphilis outbreak, with an increase of 128% among women in the city, and a ninefold increase in congenital cases in Houston and the surrounding Harris County area since 2019.
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Some of Japan's neighbors are freaking out over the release of Fukushima water. Should they be?
Japan won approval from the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog for its plan to release treated radioactive water from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima plant into the ocean.
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It's not OK to let kids drink coffee — so why do we do it? | CNN
Children as young as 2 are turning into coffee drinkers — and that doesn’t take into account other caffeinated beverages such as sodas, teas and sports drinks. What is all that caffeine doing to kids?
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Mega Millions jackpot grows to $640 million, among highest in lottery game’s history
Despite the game’s long odds of 1 in 302.6 million, players continue to purchase tickets as the size of the grand prize grows.
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El Niño settles in: Why we may see more extreme temperatures
As El Niño conditions settle in — with a more than 90 percent chance of lasting through this winter and into next year — the globe may feel the heat. The National Oceanic and Atmosph…
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Sylvester Stallone packs on PDA with wife Jennifer Flavin in Italy during rare public appearance
"Rocky" star Sylvester Stallone soaked up the sun during a European getaway with his wife of 25 years, Jennifer Flavin, after they called off their divorce.
Here are the ten car models with the highest and lowest death rates
Story at a glance Minicars and muscle cars are among the most dangerous to drive, according to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Larger vehicles, like SUVs and minivans, …
thehill.comBritain signs treaty to join trans-Pacific trade pact
Britain on Sunday formally signed the treaty to join a major trans-Pacific trade pact, becoming the first new country to take part since its inception in 2018 and opening the way for members to consider other applications including from China and Taiwan.
RFK Jr floats idea COVID-19 was 'targeted' to attack white people and spare Jews: Report
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. alleged that COVID-19 had been specifically designed not to affect Jews and Chinese people.
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Russia says it foiled assassination attempts on top media figures
A Moscow court issued criminal charges against seven people in connection with alleged plot to kill two journalists.
