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From one July Fourth to the next, a steep slide for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Last Fourth of July, President Joe Biden gathered hundreds of people outside the White House for an event that would have been unthinkable for many Americans the previous year. With the coronavirus in retreat, they ate hamburgers and watched fireworks over the National Mall.
'Stay tuned' for new evidence against Trump in July hearings
WASHINGTON (AP) — More evidence is emerging in the House's Jan. 6 investigation that lends support to recent testimony that President Donald Trump wanted to join an angry mob that marched to the Capitol where they rioted, a committee member said Sunday.
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Cheney says January 6 committee could make multiple criminal referrals, including of Trump
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection could make multiple criminal referrals, including of former President Donald Trump, the panel's vice chair, Rep. Liz Cheney, said in an interview broadcast Sunday.
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Schiff says Jan. 6 committee "following additional leads" after Cassidy Hutchinson testimony
Schiff said he believes the additional leads will lead to new testimony.
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Abortion ruling puts spotlight on gerrymandered legislatures
In some swing states with Republican-led legislatures, “arguably gerrymandering really is the primary reason that abortion is likely to be illegal,” one expert said.
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'Join us in California': Newsom targets GOP in Florida ad
Gov. Gavin Newsom is running for reelection in California, but his latest television ad is airing in Florida
South Dakota governor defends state's abortion 'trigger' ban when asked if 10-year-old should be forced to give birth
South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem on Sunday defended her state's abortion ban, which includes an exception when the pregnant person's life is at risk but not in cases involving incest or rape.
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Body camera footage shows fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker
Authorities said Walker was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from his vehicle during a pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire.
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Mississippi Gov. Reeves focuses on ‘culture of life’ after Roe v. Wade: ‘Not simply about being anti-abortion’
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said his state will focus on a "culture of life" in supporting mothers and babies after the SCOTUS Dobbs ruling overturned Roe.
Homeland Security chief: ‘We are in a heightened threat environment’
The country is on edge because of extremist rhetoric and real threats, Alejandro Mayorkas said.
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NATO formally invites Sweden, Finland; US will expand European military presence: June 29 recap
As NATO formally invited Sweden and Finland to its alliance, President Joe Biden said the U.S. would boost its military presence in eastern Europe.
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Jayland Walker was unarmed when 8 Ohio officers opened fire on him, body camera footage shows
Ohio police released officer body-camera footage of a 25-year-old Black man killed in a hail of bullets fired by eight officers.
Ukraine confirms Russia captured eastern city Lysychansk
Ukraine says it pulled its troops out and Russia claims to control all of Luhansk region.
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Russia claims control of pivotal eastern Ukrainian province
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia claimed control Sunday over the last Ukrainian stronghold in an eastern province that is key to achieving a major goal of Moscow's grinding war .
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Why Colorado's Democratic secretary of state won't stop warning about 'insider threats'
Despite new security measures enacted by her office, Jena Griswold says the Jan. 6 hearings have only underscored the ongoing risks to elections in her state and beyond.
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Newsom July 4 ad targets DeSantis: 'Freedom is under attack'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says GOP governors such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are putting freedom "under attack," citing a move to remove books from classrooms.
Zelensky vows to return to fight Russia in Lysychansk after withdrawal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Sunday that Ukrainian forces would regroup and return to fight Russian troops in Lysychansk after withdrawing from the city over the weekend. In his …
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Mayorkas calls for new immigration law amid renewed scrutiny and tragedy at the border
Congress "must pass" new immigration laws, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Sunday while defending the administration's policies
Mariupol theater bombing was a deliberate war crime, Amnesty report says; Biden increases Ukraine aid by $800M: July 1 recap
Russia deliberately dropped two 1,000-plus-pound bombs on the Mariupol theater that was being used as a shelter, Amnesty International report says.
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Biden moves on abortion haven’t quieted progressive anger
Furiously watching the Supreme Court dismantle what for almost 50 years was a constitutional right, Democratic operatives and activists have been begging the White House to do everything in its pow…
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5-year-old killed in drive-by shooting in Houston, 8-year-old wounded
The children's mother reportedly drove them to the hospital.
Ukrainians taken captive by Russia say they were held in brutal conditions: ‘Everyone was beaten’
EXCLUSIVE: “My ward neighbors had shrapnel in their bodies. Russians even didn’t pull them out — they were just rebandaging their wounds and their limbs continued to rot,” one Ukrainian marine said.
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Putin's invasion has shattered dreams of progress, German chancellor says
Olaf Scholz said the international order has changed.
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Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Ukraine's state nuclear power company Energoatom said a worker was wounded when Russian forces again shelled the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the biggest in Europe, on Saturday evening. The plant was also shelled on Friday, and Russia again blamed Ukraine for the fresh incident.
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Trump-Backed Candidate Said Abortion Is A 'Satanic Practice' And 'Child Sacrifice'
Kristina Karamo, the Republican nominee for secretary of state in Michigan, has also claimed sex can cause demonic possession.
Kamala Harris appears to compare Roe ruling to legacy of slavery
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to draw a connection between the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade the legacy of slavery over the weekend.
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Liz Cheney says not prosecuting Trump 'graver threat' than the difficulties it poses
Rep. Liz Cheney said not prosecuting former President Donald Trump would be a grave threat despite how difficult such a prosecution would be for the country.
Ricky Martin denies restraining order allegations
Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin is denying allegations that led to a restraining order against him, with police noting that he has not been charged with any crime
Russia says its forces now have full control of east Ukraine region
There was no response from Ukraine on the claim, which, if confirmed, would mark a significant milestone for Moscow on day 130 of the war.
Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces undeterred; Russia hails Luhansk victory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday his armed forces were undeterred in their efforts to "break" Moscow's will to pursue a nearly five-month war, while Russia's Vladimir Putin hailed his military's victory in the grueling battle of Luhansk.
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Jan. 6 panel member ‘surprised’ by prosecutors’ reaction to Hutchinson testimony
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), who sits on the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, said she is “surprised” by federal prosecutors’ reactions to testimony given before…
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With no fuel and no cash, Sri Lanka keeps schools closed
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka has extended school closures for one week because there isn’t enough fuel for teachers and parents to get children to classrooms
Americans divided over what US stands for on this July Fourth | CNN Politics
Rarely have Americans been so divided on what their country stands for as on the 246th anniversary of independence.
Russian diplomats to depart Bulgaria amid soaring tensions
Filip Voskresenski told journalists he was among the 70 Russian diplomatic staff declared "persona non grata" and ordered to leave the country before Monday.
White House Report Card: Zogby says Biden ‘in real trouble’
This week’s White House Report Card finds President Joe Biden ending another horror week, whipped repeatedly by the Supreme Court and approval polls and facing a growing fall election disaster if he doesn’t pull up soon.
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Akron police release footage of officers firing barrage of bullets at Jayland Walker
Authorities released body camera footage on Sunday showing Akron Police Department officers firing a barrage of bullets at a Black man they were pursuing over an unspecified traffic violation early…
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3 dead, 3 critically wounded in shooting at Denmark mall
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A gunman opened fire inside a busy shopping mall in the Danish capital Sunday, killing three people and critically wounding three others, police said. A 22-year-old Danish man was arrested after the shooting, Copenhagen police inspector Søren Thomassen told reporters...
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Mississippi's governor: Full speed ahead with new abortion restrictions
“This entire court battle was never about winning a court case,” Gov. Tate Reeves said.
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Teasing new witnesses following Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony before the Jan. 6 committee, Rep. Adam Kinzinger says of Trump and his allies: 'They're all scared. They should be.'
Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Donald Trump and his allies, including Kevin McCarthy, are 'scared' following Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony before the Jan. 6 select committee.
Denmark in shock as gunman kills three at Copenhagen shopping mall
Three people were killed and several more were woundedin a shooting at a shopping centre in Copenhagen on Sunday, Danish police said, adding they had arrested a 22-year-old Danish man and charged him with manslaughter.
HHS secretary: ‘I don’t believe’ Roe will be overturned for long
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said during an interview that aired Sunday that “I don’t believe” the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade would stand for long. “I…
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Medication abortion is common; here's how it works
Medication abortions became the preferred method for ending pregnancy in the U.S. even before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. These involve taking two prescription medicines days apart — at home or in a clinic.
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Homeland Security secretary warns migrants against dangerous border journey after smuggling incident leaves 53 dead
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday warned migrants "not to take the dangerous journey" and attempt to cross the US-Mexico border after 53 migrants died in a sweltering semitruck in San Antonio, Texas, last week, in what is being called the deadliest human smuggling incident...
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Splintered Ukrainian city braces for new battle with Russia
Slovyansk could become the next major target in Moscow's campaign to take the Donbas region, Ukraine's predominantly Russian-speaking industrial heartland.
John Kirby: U.S. won't push Ukraine to negotiate peace deal with Russia
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby dismissed suggestions that the United States should encourage Ukraine to negotiate a settlement with Russia.
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Australia will ban Russian gold imports, give Ukraine more armored vehicles
Australia will provide 34 additional armored vehicles to Ukraine and prohibit Russian gold imports, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in Kyiv.
Shark attacks lifeguard during training exercise off Long Island
The lifeguard is recovering and said to be in "very good spirits."
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White House hits back at Jeff Bezos, saying it's 'not surprising' he thinks oil and gas companies should 'reap record profits at the expense of the American people'
Jeff Bezos accused Joe Biden of "misdirection or a deep misunderstanding" on inflation. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed his comments.
DHS Secretary Mayorkas appears to place blame on migrants after 53 people found dead in Texas truck
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas during an appearance on CBS' "Face the nation" appeared to place some of the blame on migrants for the incident in Texas.
Price shock: California’s gas tax just went up, not down
Just in time for the Independence Day holiday in California: an increase in the state’s already sky-high gas tax.
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Booker challenges Americans to give up added sugar with him this summer
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) is encouraging Americans to join him in giving up added sugar throughout the summer. “I have been running now for almost seven months straight, but my weight has been goi…
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Transcript: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on "Face the Nation," July 3, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Newsmax Host Rips Into 'Career Politician' Ron DeSantis Over Potential 2024 Run Against Trump
NewsmaxNewsmax’s top-rated host Greg Kelly warned Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday night: Don’t take on Donald Trump for president come 2024.The declaration from the primetime star comes more than two years ahead of a 2024 general election and months ahead of the 2022 midterms, as...
Alpine glacier chunk detaches, killing at least 6 hikers
ROME (AP) — A large chunk of an Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday and roared down a mountain in Italy, sending ice, snow and rock slamming into hikers on a popular trail on the peak and killing at least six and injuring nine, authorities said, warning that the toll might climb.
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Jeh Johnson: Jan. 6 hearings have ‘been a profile in courage among women’
Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson said on Sunday that the recent congressional hearings on the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol have been a “profile in cour…
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11 key points from 6 insurrection hearings | CNN Politics
As Americans pause to celebrate their Independence Day, it's worth taking a step back to consider the totality of what we've learned about the attempted insurrection that tried to undo it.
Tens of thousands of Sydney residents told to evacuate as rains flood suburbs
Fresh evacuation orders were issued for tens of thousands of Sydney residents on Monday after relentless rains triggered floods for the third time this year in some low-lying suburbs.
‘A tragic situation’: Governor discusses pregnant 10-year-old with CNN host
South Dakota Republican Kristi Noem didn't endorse an abortion.
Asia shares cautious as Wall St futures slide
US dollar remains near 20-year highs as investors continue to seek out safe havens.
Voting rights and affirmative action top Jackson's Supreme Court docket
As the Supreme Court comes to recess after a groundbreaking term, newly sworn-in Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will face a litany of major cases when the high court returns in the fall.
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Thousands of federal inmates still await early release under Trump-era law, advocates say
The Justice Department implemented a key feature of the law in which inmates can earn so-called time credits. But there have been failures, prisoner advocates and inmates say.
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Wisconsin Democrat Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes says founding of America ‘awful’
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes (D) was filmed on video telling an audience the founding of America was awful and terrible.
Dems meddle in Trump-Hogan proxy war in Maryland
The former president and the moderate GOP governor have endorsed rival candidates in the Republican primary to succeed Hogan.
Graham visits Turkey, says he will ‘do all in my power’ to close F-16s sale
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) returned from a visit to Turkey over the weekend saying he will do everything in his power to close a sale of F-16 fighter jets to Ankara. President Biden signalled his…
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Harris compares overturning Roe to legacy of US government 'trying to claim ownership over human bodies'
Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday drew a connection between the Supreme Court overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling to the legacy of the US government "trying to claim ownership over human bodies" during an appearance at the Essence Festival in New Orleans.
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White House declines to clarify Biden's comments imploring gas stations to lower prices
The White House did not address specific questions from Fox News about President Biden's post imploring gas station's to lower prices, pointing to previous speech.
Ukraine latest updates: Kyiv lays out $750bn ‘recovery plan’
Ukraine news from July 4: Zelenskyy says reconstruction of his country is ‘common task of the entire democratic world’.
Kinzinger reveals more witnesses but no corroboration details for 'inspiring' Cassidy Hutchinson
*Editor's note: This headline has been changed to clarify Rep. Adam Kinzinger's remarks during his interview on Sunday.
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The Supreme Court shows how 'minority rule' is a problem in the US, and its Roe decision was a 'blow for the rule of law,' experts say
"The really problematic contemporary force here, in my view, is the Republican party," Sheri Berman, a democracy expert at Barnard College, told Insider
Belarus leader stands with Russia in campaign
The president of Belarus -- Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's closest ally -- said on Sunday his ex-Soviet state stood fully behind Russia in its military drive in Ukraine as part of its longstanding commitment to a "union state" with Moscow.
Mom agonizes about how to reach her son, a man with a Buddha tattoo who turned to hate | CNN
Her grown son told her he was going camping. Then he was arrested with accused Patriot Front extremists near an Idaho Pride event. It was a turning point for Karen Amsden, who fears her grandchildren are being indoctrinated.
The long, ongoing debate over ‘All men are created equal’
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Jennings is CEO of the Lambda Legal organization, a prominent advocate for LGBTQ rights. He sees his mission in part as fulfilling that hallowed American principle: “All men are created equal.”
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Long-missing Alexander Hamilton letter put on public display
The letter was written to the Marquis de Lafayette, the French aristocrat who served as a general in the Continental Army.
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Douglas Brinkley: Let us celebrate patriots who put country over party
The historian says truth-tellers guard our Constitution, as demonstrated by January 6 Committee vice chair Liz Cheney, and former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, speaking out against fellow Republicans' actions during the insurrection at the Capitol.
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Big Tech’s ‘days are numbered’: GETTR expands platform with DMs for July 4
EXCLUSIVE — Social media platform GETTR is adding direct messaging to its platform as it celebrates its one-year anniversary on Independence Day.
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EU lending arm aims to raise 100 bln euros to help rebuild Ukraine
The European Investment Bank, the lending arm of the European Union, is proposing a funding structure previously used during the COVID-19 pandemic to help rebuild Ukraine with up to 100 billion euros ($104.3 billion) of investment, according to a document seen by Reuters.
WWII Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor at US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday.
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Democrats say the January 6 hearings reveal Trump's 'criminality' but think a 3rd impeachment would be futile
Democrats say the January 6 committee hearings reveal Donald Trump's 'criminality' but think a 3rd impeachment trial would be futile
Schiff previews next Jan. 6 hearing: Assembling the 'mob'
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) previewed the next Jan. 6 committee hearing, saying it will focus on right-wing groups at the Capitol riot.
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Trump Likely To Announce Run Soon Because He's A 'Freaking Toddler,' Says Ex-GOP Official
“We all know from past experiences Donald Trump doesn’t care about anybody else but Donald Trump,” said Kurt Bardella.
NSC spox Kirby responds to Bezos accusation of WH inflation ‘misdirection’
NSC official John Kirby reacted after Jeff Bezos accused the White House of "misdirection or a deep misunderstanding of basic market dynamics" when it comes to inflation.
Newsom running ads attacking GOP in Florida: ‘Don’t let them take your freedom’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is airing a new ad in Florida targeting Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and GOP lawmakers over a wave of new legislation targeting LGBTQ rights, voting rights, so-called R…
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Transcript: Rep. Adam Schiff on "Face the Nation," July 3, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Dr. Henning Tiemeier on "Face the Nation," July 3, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Henning Tiemeier of Harvard University that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on "Face the Nation," July 3, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on "Face the Nation," July 3, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on July 3, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Rep. Adam Schiff join Margaret Brennan.
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2 dead, 3 officers injured in Haltom City, Texas, shooting
Two people were shot and killed and four others injured, including three police officers, Saturday in Haltom City, Texas, police said.
'Revolutionary' high court term on abortion, guns and more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion , guns and religion — a major change in the law in any one of these areas would have made for a fateful Supreme Court term.
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Group wielding White nationalist flags march along Boston's Freedom Trail on July 4 weekend | CNN
A large group of people carrying flags and shields marched along downtown Boston's Freedom Trail Saturday, according to the Boston Police Department -- and video footage of the group obtained by CNN shows the flags bearing the symbol of the White nationalist Patriot Front group.
Russia's messages with missiles tell West to back off
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The latest in a litany of horrors in Ukraine came this week as Russian firepower rained down on civilians in a busy shopping mall far from the front lines of a war in its fifth month.
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Texas clinics halt abortions after state high court ruling
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Clinics were shutting down abortion services in the nation's second-largest state Saturday after the Texas Supreme Court blocked an order briefly allowing the procedure to resume in some cases, the latest in legal scrambles taking place across the U.S.
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Officer injured on Jan. 6: ‘We’ve seen ample probable cause’ suggesting Trump committed crimes
A former Washington, D.C., police officer said that the public has seen “ample probable cause” indicating former President Trump committed crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. …
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Inside Russia’s war camps: Ukrainian POWs detail torture, abuse
An activist-turned-soldier whose fingers were mangled by metal tools. Women photographed naked and forced to hold their hands above their heads or be beaten. Hospitalized prisoners of war mocked, t…
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Spurred by the Supreme Court, a Nation Divides Along a Red-Blue Axis
Pressed by Supreme Court decisions diminishing rights that liberals hold dear and expanding those cherished by conservatives, the United States appears to be drifting apart into separate nations, with diametrically opposed social, environmental and health policies. Call these the Disunited...
2022 FiveThirtyEight Election Forecast
Latest forecasts and polls for the 2022 midterm elections from ABC News’s FiveThirtyEight
Ending Roe vs. Wade opens the door to a nationwide abortion ban. But how likely is it?
Experts say this is a "marathon, not a sprint." Each election will ultimately have an incremental impact.
Ukraine war: Ukraine and Russia both claim control over Lysychansk
The strategic eastern city of Lysychansk is at the centre of competing claims as fighting rages.
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Trump’s ex-lawyer Cipollone is at eye of hurricane for Jan. 6 panel
House investigators examining last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol have set their sights on a figure they deem crucial to discerning former President Trump’s actions through the long …
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Texas state Supreme Court issues order allowing for civil enforcement of century-old abortion ban | CNN Politics
The Texas Supreme Court issued an order late Friday partially granting state Attorney General Ken Paxton's request to stay a lower court order that had temporarily blocked a nearly century-old abortion ban in the state.
DOJ subpoenas two Arizona state senators for communications with Trump attorneys
The Justice Department (DOJ) has issued subpoenas to two Arizona state senators seeking information about interactions they may have had with former President Trump’s lawyers as part of the departm…
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Woman's 500-mile trek to an Illinois abortion clinic may be start of a wave to come
“It was a moment we’ve all been preparing for and yet I found there was nothing that could have prepared me for what that would feel like to see those referrals coming through,” said a Planned Parenthood patient navigator.
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Ukraine war: Ukraine and Russia both claim control over Lysychansk
The strategic eastern city of Lysychansk is at the centre of competing claims as fighting rages.
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Lukashenko says Belarus intercepted attempted missile strikes by Ukraine
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Saturday Ukraine had tried to strike military facilities on Belarusian territory three days ago, but all its missiles had been intercepted, the state-run Belta news agency reported.
10-year-old girl denied abortion in Ohio
A 10-year-old girl was denied an abortion in Ohio after the Supreme Court ruled last week that it was overturning Roe v. Wade, demonstrating the tangible impacts that the high court’s decision is h…
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She helped get Trump elected. Now she's raising crypto for Ukraine.
WASHINGTON - Brittany Kaiser burst into the limelight as a controversial Republican kingmaker - a young Chicagoan who, while running business development for Cambridge Analytica, helped marshal the data of tens of millions of Facebook users to press the 2016 presidential candidacy of Donald...
Ten of the biggest things we’ve learned from the Jan. 6 hearings
The Jan. 6 committee has broadcast more than a dozen hours of hearings in its effort to show that former President Trump played a central role in the effort to keep him in power. In kicking o…
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Biden urged to do more to defend abortion rights: ‘This is a five-alarm fire’
Furious Americans have taken to the streets, but many Democrats believe Biden has failed to capture the urgency and anger
From AM to PM, the fickle force of government is with you
WASHINGTON (AP) — When you groggily roll out of bed and make breakfast, the government edges up to your kitchen table, too. Unlike you, it's perky. It's an unseen force in your morning. The government makes sure you can see the nutrients in your cereal.
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Lukashenko says Ukraine fired missiles at Belarus military posts
Belarus president accuses Kyiv of provoking his country, saying his forces have intercepted missiles fired from Ukraine.
DeSantis campaign defends Florida parental rights law, fires back at White House 'lie'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign fired back at the White House Friday after press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre slammed the state's new parental rights law as it went into effect.
New York bans guns in many public places after Supreme Court ruling
The law was forced by a landmark Supreme Court ruling that struck down the state's restrictive gun-license laws.
Analysis: The Supreme Court makes it clear there's a red America and a blue America
The US Supreme Court ended its most explosive term in decades this week deeply split along ideological lines, surfacing two different visions of America and the Constitution.
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Uvalde schools' police chief resigns from City Council
The Uvalde school district’s police chief has stepped down from his position in the City Council just weeks after being sworn in following allegations that he erred in his response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School that left 19 students and two teachers dead .
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Zelensky: 2,610 Ukrainian cities, towns remain under Russian occupation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an address to his country on Saturday that more than 2,600 cities and towns remain under Russian occupation as the war carries on. Zelensky said…
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Trump weighs early 2024 launch as January 6 committee looms over his future
Former President Donald Trump is anxiously mulling when, exactly, he should announce a presidential run for 2024 -- a decision that has become even more pressing as he tries to reclaim control of his image following a spate of damaging revelations by the House select committee investigating his...
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What the Supreme Court ruled the EPA can and can’t do
A Thursday ruling by the Supreme Court significantly curtailed the Environmental Protection Agency’s power to restrict emissions from power plants under a 2015 rule, but the agency still retains ot…
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Ilhan Omar: Gun violence in Minnesota worse than Somali refugee camp
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) says she saw more gun violence in her home state of Minnesota than she did in a Somali refugee camp.
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Trump hires former 9th Circuit judge Kozinski for Twitter court fight
A former California appeals court judge who retired in 2017 following allegations of sexual harassment is now representing former U.S. President Donald Trump in his legal battle with Twitter.
Sunday shows preview: Cassidy Hutchinson gives bombshell testimony before Jan. 6 panel
Former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony to the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection is expected to dominate this week’s Sunday show c…
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Ohio police officers shot fleeing Black man dozens of times, lawyer says
Attorney Bobby DiCello described a video viewed by the family as “brutal,” and said Walker’s relatives worried protests this weekend could turn violent.
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How SCOTUS’s latest decision could hinder Democrats’ effort to reinstate net neutrality rules
The Supreme Court’s ruling to curb the power of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could hurt Democrats’ long-fought battle to reinstate Obama-era net neutrality rules. If the sa…
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Bodies of 3 missing kids, woman found in Minnesota lake
VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — The bodies of three young children and a woman believed to be their mother have been recovered from a Minnesota lake, and authorities say the deaths are being investigated as a triple murder-suicide.
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House resolution celebrating Roe v. Wade ruling would designate June ‘Month of Life’
Forty-seven House Republicans are pushing to declare June ‘Month of Life’ in celebration of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Blasts rock Ukraine city as Russian missiles drive up civilian death toll
Explosions rocked the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, the mayor said, at the end of a week.
Chile’s new constitution finalised after turbulent process
The assembly will hand over the finished draft to President Gabriel Boric before it is made available to the public.
How the climate crisis is forever changing our national parks
When Garrett Dickman drove through Yosemite National Park early this week, he passed through a diverse band of large trees -- conifer, red fir, lodgepole pine -- and noticed a grim pattern: many of the trees were either dead or dying.
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Abortion illegal in Texas again: Texas Supreme Court blocks order that allowed abortions to resume
Abortions are illegal in Texas again, now that the state Supreme Court blocked a lower court order permitting abortions after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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Israel shoots down Hezbollah drones heading for gas rig
The drones are launched from Lebanon, amid border tensions between the nations.
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Google to erase more location info as abortion bans expand
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Google will automatically purge information about users who visit abortion clinics or other places that could trigger legal problems now that the U.S. Supreme Court has opened the door for states to ban the termination of pregnancies.
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Harris compares overturning Roe to legacy of US government 'trying to claim ownership over human bodies'
Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday drew a connection between the Supreme Court overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling to the legacy of the US government "trying to claim ownership over human bodies" during an appearance at the Essence Festival in New Orleans.
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Trump considering early 2024 announcement amid opposition from other Republicans: reports
Republican strategist suggest former President Trump could be nearing an announcement for a 2024 bid for the White House as he faces opposition from many his own party.
North Korea says U.S.-South Korea-Japan agreement materialises U.S. plan for 'Asian NATO'
North Korea criticised the United States, South Korea and Japan's recent agreement on strengthening military cooperation to be a means to materialise a U.S. plan for a military alliance like NATO in the region.
Supreme Court marshal asked Maryland and Virginia governors to protect justices. Here's what they said.
The marshal of the Supreme Court is asking Maryland officials to direct law enforcement to enforce the state's laws prohibiting picketing outside the homes of Supreme Court justices, according to letters sent to Gov. Larry Hogan and Mark Elrich, the county executive of Montgomery County.
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High court marshal seeks enforcement of anti-picketing laws
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The marshal of the U.S.
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White House sparks backlash after saying high gas prices guard 'liberal world order'
The White House's messaging on elevated gas prices continues to provoke frustration from consumers.
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Trump thinks announcing a 2024 run now could distract from the January 6 hearings, a report says. Some Republicans worry he could hurt them in the midterms.
Trump could announce a 2024 run as early as this month, but some worry it would distract from the GOP's midterm messaging railing against Biden.
White House slams Florida's parental rights bill as it takes effect: 'This is discrimination’
The White House is calling Florida's new parental rights bill an act of "discrimination" despite actual text of the legislation that does not ban the use of the word "gay" in school.
TSA reports highest airport volume since February 2020
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported its highest airport volume since February 2020 as the nation gears up for what is expected to be a challenging weekend of holiday travel. “…
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Glitch nearly leaves 12,000 American Airlines flights without pilots
At least 12,000 American Airlines flights were nearly left without pilots this month because of a computer glitch, the company revealed.
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UK blasts Russian ‘exploitation’ of British prisoners in Ukraine
Dylan Healy and Andrew Hill have been charged with mercenary activities in Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine.
Black man shot at least 60 times by Ohio police as he ran away: lawyer
A Black man in Akron, Ohio, was killed on Monday when police shot him at least 60 times as he was running away following a traffic stop, according to his family’s lawyer, who cited police body came…
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Doctors face unprecedented legal risks after Roe overturn
The state-by-state complexities of trigger bans that went into effect once Roe v. Wade was overturned have made matters exceedingly difficult for doctors, experts said.
After two pandemic years, a summer travel bounce — and chaos
JERUSALEM (AP) — At a tourism conference in Phuket last month, Thailand’s prime minister looked out at attendees and posed a question with a predictable answer. “Are you ready?” Prayuth Chan-ocha asked, dramatically removing his mask and launching what's hoped to be the country's economic reset...
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Russia says it hit Ukrainian military sites in Donbas and Mykolaiv region
Russian forces destroyed five Ukrainian army command posts in the Donbas and in the Mykolaiv region, the defense ministry was quoted on Saturday as saying.
Taliban seek international recognition after men-only gathering
The group made no signals of changes on international demands such as the opening of girls' high schools.
Three police die in 'pure hell' Kentucky shooting
The officers are killed along with a police dog as they try to serve a warrant for domestic violence.
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Supreme Court concludes revolutionary term
The Supreme Court this term seemed to embody William F. Buckley’s adage that “a conservative is someone who stands athwart history, yelling ‘Stop.’ ” In a country of 330 million people and 39…
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Field of Flight air show truck explosion leaves one dead
One person was killed in a truck explosion during an Independence Day air show in Michigan.
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The Supreme Court case voting rights experts say could bring 'chaos' to elections
The high court agreed to take up a North Carolina redistricting case as Republicans seek to remove a major check on the power of partisans to reshape election rules.
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Kamala Harris speaks on 'outrageous' repeal of Roe at Essence Festival
Harris said the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade "requires all of us to speak up, speak out and to be active."
I'm Still Thinking About That Utah Republican Saying Women Can ‘Control Intake of Semen'
A decade after Todd Akin's “legitimate rape” comment sparked a national outcry, Roe is gone, and Akin's backwards views are only becoming more mainstream.
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Regulator urges Germans to prepare for possible gas shortage
BERLIN (AP) — Fearing Russia might cut off natural gas supplies, the head of Germany's regulatory agency for energy called on residents Saturday to save energy and to prepare for winter, when use increases.
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Deep in the eastern Ukrainian forest, this group of volunteers waits as Russia's military creeps closer
Maxym is waiting. For just over a month, he and his comrades have been sleeping in earthen dugouts, eating from cans warmed over campfires, and following news of the Russian military advancing just kilometers away.
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Reps. Pfluger, Flores call for House hearing on border encounters of suspected terrorists
Two House Republicans are calling for a House hearing on the number of known or suspected terrorists encountered at the southern border by Border Patrol.
What is the Supreme Court and why does it have so much power?
With recent decisions on abortion, gun control, religious freedom and the environment, the US Supreme Court once again reasserted its central role in America.
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Credit card interest rates surge to record levels for new cards
As credit card debt in the United States continues to swell amid unbridled inflation, average annual percentage rates for new credit cards are hitting record highs.
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Exclusive: Email shows Biden was set to nominate anti-abortion GOP judge on day of Supreme Court Roe ruling
Kentucky Democrats told the USA TODAY Network that the plan to nominate the GOP judge was part of a secret deal between Biden and Mitch McConnell.
Four Cops Showed Up at a Texas Woman's Home Over Her Angry Tweet About Abortion Rights
Mattie Walker received a letter from the Department of Homeland Security in the wake of a tweet about the Dobbs decision.
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Uzbekistan imposes state of emergency in protest-hit Karakalpak
President Mirziyoyev drops plans to curb Karakalpak autonomy following rare public protest in the northwestern province.
DHS to ramp up security assistance in Qatar for World Cup
The Department of Homeland Security will be on hand to help make sure the soccer tournament is safe and secure, according to a senior department official.
Ukraine blamed by Russia for deadly blast in border city of Belgorod
Ukraine dismisses claims that its forces targeted homes in Belgorod in Russia, killing three people.
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John Bolton says Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone should testify before Jan. 6 committee
Bolton spoke with CBS News' Catherine Herridge in an interview Friday.
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Trump social media firm subpoenaed by federal jury, stock regulators
Donald Trump’s social media company and some of its employees received subpoenas from both a federal grand jury and securities regulators, according to a public disclosure Friday.
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3 children, mother pulled from lake in apparent triple murder-suicide
Officers are investigating a possible murder-suicide after the bodies of three children and their mother were pulled from a Minnesota lake.
SCOTUS marshal calls on Maryland, Virginia officials to enforce laws banning protests outside justices’ homes
Supreme Court Marshal Gail Curley sent letters to Maryland and Virginia officials instructing them to utilize state police to end protests outside the homes of SCOTUS justices.
Ernst takes on Putin, global food shortage in push to de-mine the Black Sea
Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst has led the charge in the Senate to change Department of Defense policies on de-mining training during wartime.
Severe weather hits East Coast this holiday weekend
The East Coast is getting hit with a tropical storm and will likely see severe thunderstorms this weekend.
Americans increasingly less proud of their country: Poll
More than half of people say they are dissatisfied with their country, a newly released poll shows.
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American Airlines scheduling glitch allows pilots to drop thousands of flights
More than 12,000 July flights lacked a captain, a first officer or both after pilots dropped assignments, the Allied Pilots Association said earlier.
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Bond for Kaitlin Armstrong, accused of killing pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, set at $3.5 million
Armstrong was on the run for 43 days before authorities found her in Costa Rica earlier this week.
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Kellyanne Conway Has Found Her Way Back Into Trump’s Heart
Yasin Ozturk / GettyWhen Donald Trump and Kellyanne Conway finally connected over the phone following the release of her 500-plus page memoir, “Here’s The Deal,” Trump’s 2016 campaign manager had a simple question for the former president: “Door-stopper or show-stopper?”For most Trump aides...
Thousands of anchovies wash up on Bay Area shore
The dead anchovies washed ashore a beach in California earlier this week.
Brittney Griner’s Criminal Trial Is Underway in Russia & She's Being Transported in a Cage, Her Wife Says
The Russian judicial system is likely to convict the WNBA star for drug smuggling charges.
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Dozens of Nigerians freed from church awaiting 'Second Coming' in Ondo
Police free 77 people from confinement in a church in south-western Nigeria.
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Texas inmate asks to delay execution for kidney donation
Ramiro Gonzales is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on July 13 for fatally shooting 18-year-old Bridget Townsend, whose remains were found nearly two years after she vanished in 2001.
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Russia salvages landing ship hit by Ukraine missile fire
The Russian troop ship Saratov sank in a Black Sea port after a Ukrainian missile strike.
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$500,000 'to turn monkeys transgender': Watchdog trashes government spending
Watchdog group American Transparency is not pleased with how the government is monkeying around with taxpayer dollars.
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Immigrants find safe havens in shelters amid border chaos
Amidst the chaos the U.S. - Mexico border, migrants, coyotes, and human rights advocates try to help those seeking a better life in the U.S.
Ukraine's Berlin envoy draws Israeli, Polish ire with views on WW2 nationalist
Ukraine's outspoken ambassador to Germany, a talkshow staple who was central to the public debates that led Berlin to step up weapons deliveries to Kyiv, is facing criticism for defending World War Two Ukrainian nationalist leader Stepan Bandera in an interview.
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Ricky Martin faces restraining order in Puerto Rico
A Puerto Rican judge has issued a restraining order against superstar Ricky Martin
Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missiles hit close to nuclear reactors: IAEA director
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
As Trump’s star wanes, another rises: could Ron DeSantis be the new Maga bearer?
With the January 6 hearings chipping away at the former president’s image, the Republican Florida governor is quietly working to turn the tide in his favor
What is the Supreme Court and why does it have so much power?
With recent decisions on abortion, gun control, religious freedom and the environment, the US Supreme Court once again reasserted its central role in America.
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Military struggling to find new troops as fewer young Americans willing or able to serve
Military struggling to find new troops as fewer young Americans are willing or able to serve.
Top election officials in Arizona county leave amid threats
The elected county recorder and the elections director in Arizona's Yavapai County are resigning after more than a year and a half of threats and heated criticism from backers of former President Donald Trump who accept his lie that he lost the 2020 election because of fraud. County Recorder...
Splintered Ukrainian city braces for new battle with Russia
Pro-Russia separatists occupied the eastern Ukrainian city of Slovyansk for months in 2014
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Ukraine asks Turkey to detain Russian-flagged cargo ship
Kyiv official says the Zhibek Zholy loaded 4,500 tonnes of Ukrainian grain at the Russian-occupied port of Berdyansk.
City of Orlando says people 'probably don't want to celebrate' July 4th, backtracks with 'regret' message
Orlando issued an apology after it sparked controversy with an email promoting its Fourth of July fireworks celebration that a police group said was "in poor taste."
Britons captured in Ukraine must not face death penalty - European court
Shaun Pinner and Aiden Aslin were sentenced by a Russian proxy court in eastern Ukraine earlier this month.
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UN condemns protesters' storming of Libya's parliament
A senior U.N. official for Libya has condemned the storming of the parliament’s headquarters by angry demonstrators
10-year-old denied abortion in Ohio, forced to travel to Indiana
A 10-year-old girl was denied an abortion in Ohio and subsequently traveled to Indiana for the procedure.
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Argentina's economy minister makes sudden exit
Martin Guzmán's departure leaves a big question mark over Argentina's future economic policy.
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Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that gave some abortion clinics confidence to resume performing abortions.
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Daughter of Oath Keepers Founder Organizing Pro-Choice Rally
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyMISSOULA, Montana—A remote stretch in the northwest part of this state may seem an unlikely spot for a pro-choice rally on Independence Day weekend. The small town of Eureka, population roughly 1,400, is home to over a dozen churches...
11 people are registered to vote at an old farm in Loving County, Texas. But the sheriff says no one lives there.
Eleven people are registered to vote at an old farm in Loving County, Texas. But the sheriff says no one lives there.
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Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that had given some abortion clinics confidence to resume performing abortions
TikTok on defense after report on foreign access of US user data
Republican lawmakers were concerned after a BuzzFeed report showed that non-public US user data was accessed abroad
Iran ready to offer a political solution to ease Syria-Turkey tension, foreign minister says
Iran is working towards a political solution to keep Turkey from invading northern Syria, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Saturday during a visit to Damascus.
What's ahead for travelers during July 4 "airmageddon"
The Department of Transportation is considering new rules that would hold airlines accountable for their flight schedules and make them better compensate passengers.
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Jerry Hall files for divorce from Rupert Murdoch
The model cited "irreconcilable differences" with the media tycoon in court papers filed in California.
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The 20-Somethings Who Help the 70-Somethings Run Washington
WASHINGTON — When an alarmed Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the minority leader, called the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, demanding to know why the president of the United States had suggested he was coming to the Capitol while Congress met to certify his election defeat, the person on the other end of the...
G7 leaders inflict more economic pain on Russia over Ukraine
Members of the G7 discuss how best to deal with Russia during these turbulent economic times.
Crew member of sinking ship airlifted to safety
Over two dozen crew are still missing after an engineering vessel split in two in the South China Sea.
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'Dr. Oz' staff reveal what his notorious Trump interview was like behind the scenes
Dr. Oz won a key endorsement from Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Years earlier, staffers say they were disturbed by Oz's softball treatment of Trump.
Delta lures passengers off overbooked flight with $10,000 offer: Report
Delta Air Lines had a sky-high offer for passengers on an overbooked Michigan flight bound for Minnesota this week — $10,000 to give up their seat, according to passengers.
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3-year-old boy dies after fall from 29th floor NYC apartment
A 3-year-old boy has died after falling from a 29th floor balcony of a New York City apartment building in Harlem
Snake Island: Why Russia couldn't hold on to strategic Black Sea outcrop
Russia claims it is a gesture of goodwill, but the withdrawal from a Black Sea rock is a big defeat.
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Palestinians to let US examine bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh | CNN
The Palestinian Authority will allow US investigators to examine the bullet that killed Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, PA Attorney General Akram Al Khatib announced Saturday.
Judge mulls rules for lawmaker special grand jury questions
A judge is considering what guidelines to place on questions that can be asked of Georgia state lawmakers called before a special grand jury in an investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state. Lawyers...
Here's what November's midterms look like after the spring primaries | CNN Politics
Historic wins for racially diverse and first-time candidates. Questions about former President Donald Trump's endorsement power. A mixed bag for election deniers.
Jet Truck driver dies in accident at Michigan air show
Chris Darnell died Saturday while driving the Shockwave Jet Truck at the annual Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival.
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Maryland woman wins lottery for a third time, cites her game-winning strategy
Call it a hat trick.
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Former White House lawyer Pat Cipollone could be the biggest Jan. 6 witness yet — if he agrees to testify
The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol is very eager to have former President Donald Trump’s White House counsel Pat Cipollone testify before it.
Takeaways from the blockbuster victories conservatives secured at the Supreme Court
In decisions handed down in recent weeks, the conservative Supreme Court transformed the legal landscape around an assortment of hot-button issues, including abortion, gun rights, immigration and religious liberty.
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31 decomposing bodies found at Indiana funeral home, police say
The cremated remains of 16 people were also found after Jeffersonville police received a tip about the condition of the business. No arrests have been made.
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Fact check: Screenshot of an Atlantic headline about Biden's bike fall is fabricated
Social media users shared an image of a supposed Atlantic headline about President Joe Biden's bike fall, but the image is digitally fabricated.
'Terrorist on a mission' kills three officers and police dog in shootout
A man Kentucky police have called a "terrorist on a mission" killed three officers and a canine and also injured four others in a shootout Thursday.
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Analysis: Political and banking deadlock may plunge Lebanon deeper into crisis
BEIRUT – Lebanon’s untamed financial crisis is gathering new menace as it heads into a fourth year, with political paralysis dampening hope of reforms that could unlock foreign support and stave off social turmoil, according to analysts, lawmakers and former officials. The emergency gripping the...
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WATCH: UFO over Iowa can't be explained, officials investigating
A man in Iowa is going viral after capturing footage of what he said was a UFO flying through the night sky Tuesday.
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New social media law aims to protect politicians’ online voices
A new social media law took effect in Florida Friday. The law takes aim at social media companies silencing political candidates.
For now, wary US treads water with transformed COVID-19
The fast-changing coronavirus has kicked off summer in the U.S. with lots of infections but relatively few deaths compared to its prior incarnations. COVID-19 is still killing hundreds of Americans each day, but is not nearly as dangerous as it was last fall and winter.
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Flawed oxygen readings may be behind Covid-19’s toll on people of color
The Food and Drug Administration is convening an advisory panel later this year to investigate.
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With hospitalizations up, France weighs return to masks
Tourism is booming again in France, and so is COVID-19
New York City ends its coronavirus alert system as cases hit high levels.
Mayor Eric Adams quietly removed the color-coded system that warned New Yorkers when they were at greater risk of catching the virus.
Australia surpasses 10,000 Covid deaths as authorities warn of another wave of infections
Federal health minister Mark Butler says new BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants increase the risk of reinfection
News Now: COVID on the rise ahead of July Fourth
On this edition of FOX 5 News Now, we take a look at rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in California, then cover your local weather forecast and other top stories.
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New ultra-contagious Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 worsening California coronavirus wave
Subvariants BA.4, BA5 are ultra-contagious and capable of reinfecting those who have survived earlier Omicron infection
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Covid-19: Epidemiologist says next wave of Omicron may have begun
An epidemiologist believes the next Omicron wave may have begun, with an upsurge in Covid-19 figures in the past few days.
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Long COVID taking toll on Omaha woman, likely thousands of Nebraskans
Cindy Vanek was supposed to be recovering from COVID-19, but something was wrong.
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COVID disability pension granted to NYPD detective — officials say decision not a precedent for other cases
The cops in question will never be able to work again as police officers.
How Pfizer Won the Pandemic—in Profit and Influence
The drugmaker has the best-selling vaccine to prevent COVID and the most effective drug to treat it.
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Holiday Weekend Could Mean Rise in County COVID Cases
LA County officials warn about possible rise in COVID transmission and elevated hospitalizations over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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With breakthrough COVID cases commonplace, experts set expectations about 'vaccine efficacy'
Experts say they are no longer hopeful vaccines will stop the virus in its tracks, now that it's clear vaccinated people can develop mild disease and transmit illness to others.
Florida tops 74,000 COVID-19 cases last week
Florida has topped 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in each of the past five weeks, a report released Friday by the state Department of Health shows.
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Perth, Ont. hospital emergency department closed due to COVID-19 outbreak
The emergency room at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital in Perth will remain closed until Thursday because of a staffing shortage.
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Expect to see spike in COVID-19 cases after 4th of July weekend
The rise in COVID-19 cases in Southern California is likely to continue growing as a result to the long 4th of July weekend. Fortunately, hospitals aren't seeing as many people hospitalized with COVID-19, says Dr. Angelique Campen of Providence Saint Joseph medical center.
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Oregon COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising; why did the state decide to stop disclosing daily patient numbers?
The Oregon Health Authority will now report hospitalizations once a week, citing workload and pandemic’s diminished burden on hospital system.
Coronavirus: UAE reports 1,796 Covid-19 cases, 1,727 recoveries, no deaths
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Saturday reported 1,796 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 1,727 recoveries and no deaths...
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Covid: Health Experts Sound Caution As Reinfections Go Up | Kochi News - Times of India
A significant number of new Covid-19 cases in Kerala now are reinfections, doctors said. Since June 1, the state is again seeing a spike in Covid cas
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Aussie Researchers Warn Of 'Long Covid' Threat | World
Sydney: As Covid-19 restrictions gradually ease across Australia, health professionals expressed concerns over a "very big wave" of people with "long
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700+ COVID-19 patients discharged last week; Virginia hospitalizations up 11%
More than 700 additional COVID-19 patients were discharged from Virginia hospitals over the past week, according to the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association.
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COVID cases up by more than 30% in Britain last week
The number of new coronavirus cases across Britain has surged by more than 30% in the last week, with cases largely driven by the super infectious omicron variants.
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COVID-19 in Shanghai: 2 local cases, 12 imported infections
The city reported two locally transmitted confirmed cases, five imported cases and seven imported as
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