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Sen. Cotton Backs Rep. Rogers for Mich. US Senate Seat
In a move that could reshape Michigan's political landscape, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., has thrown his weight behind former Rep. Mike Rogers for the upcoming U.S. Senate race, intensifying an already heated battleground, the Daily Caller reported.
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Justice Alito's Home Flew US Flag Upside Down Following Capitol Attack: NY Times
An American flag was photographed hanging upside down at the Virginia home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in January 2021, weeks after the Jan. 6 protests, the New York Times reported on Thursday.It was not clear if the upside-down flag was meant to signal support of...
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Trump Files Appeal Notice on DA Willis Ruling in Ga.
Former President Donald Trump filed a notice of appeal with the Georgia Court of Appeals regarding his bid to overturn a lower court decision that allows Democrat Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to prosecute a 2020 election interference case against him.
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US Proposes Ending New Federal Leases in Biggest Coal Region
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed an end to new coal leasing from federal reserves in the most productive coal mining region in the U.S. as officials seek to limit climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions from burning the fuel.
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EPA's Lead Pipe Fix: $3B to States Based on Unverified Data
The Environmental Protection Agency distributed about $3 billion to states last year to replace harmful lead pipes based on unverified data, according to an agency inspector general's memo, likely meaning some states got too much money and others got too little.
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EU to Probe Meta Over Addictive Effects on Children
The European Union (EU) has launched an investigation of Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta, over the platforms' potentially addictive effects on children.
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Walmart Draws Diners Hungry For Value
As the price of fast-food continues to surge, Walmart appears to be drawing value-hungry diners to its grocery aisles on the hunt for cheaper meals.
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Texas Barge Collision May Have Spilled 2,000 Gallons of Oil
Early estimates indicate a barge collision in Galveston, Texas, may have spilled up to 2,000 gallons of oil in surrounding waters, the U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday.
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Former NIH Head: COVID Lab Leak Not Conspiracy Theory
Francis Collins, the top public health official during the COVID-19 pandemic, earlier this year said the lab leak hypothesis was not a conspiracy theory, according to a transcript of his testimony released Thursday by House Republicans, reported the Washington Times.
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House Panel: Harvard Ignored Input on Antisemitism
An investigation by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce revealed Thursday that there were major flaws in Harvard University's response to campus antisemitism.
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Pa. Man Charged With Threatening to Behead Biden
A federal grand jury this week indicted a Pennsylvania man on charges of making a threat against the President after allegedly posting videos online stating he would behead President Joe Biden.
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US to Speed Up Immigration Cases of Recent Border Crossers in New Program
The Biden administration will speed up the immigration court cases of some single adults caught illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border under a new program announced on Thursday, part of a broader effort to reduce illegal immigration in the run-up to Nov. 5 elections,...
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Abbott Pardons Fmr Army Sgt Who Killed BLM Protester
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a full pardon Thursday to a former U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed demonstrator in 2020 during nationwide Black Lives Matter protests.
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Dow Hits Milestone 40,000 as Rate-Cut Hopes Fuel Rally
The Dow reached an all-time high of 40,000 for the first time Thursday, as investor hopes of interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve were buoyed by data showing inflation slowdown, as well as strong corporate earnings results.
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Rule Reinstatement Could Stall Judicial Confirmations
Senate Judiciary Commitee Chair Dick Durbin, D-Ill., indicated that he is open to reviving the "blue slip" process on circuit court nominees next year, which would grant more leverage to the minority party to block executive branch nominees, Politico reported.
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Trump: 'Good Chance' I'll Name VP at Convention
Former President Donald Trump said there's a "good chance" he'll announce his choice for running mate at the Republican National Convention in July.
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Biden's Upcoming Graduation Speech Roils Morehouse
When he gives the commencement address at Morehouse College, President Joe Biden will have his most direct engagement with college students since the start of the Israel-Hamas war at a center of Black politics and culture.
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NATO Chief: Russian Troops Insufficient for Ukraine Breakthrough
NATO's top commander said on Thursday he did not believe Russia's military has deployed enough troops to make a strategic breakthrough in the region around Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine.
General Christopher Cavoli, NATO's supreme allied commander Europe, said he was...
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Dow Sprints Past 40K on Earnings, Rate Cut Boost
The Dow reached an all-time high of 40,000 for the first time Thursday, as investor hopes of interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve were buoyed by data showing inflation slowdown, as well as strong corporate earnings results.
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Pope: US Catholic Conservatives Have 'Suicidal Attitude'
Pope Francis said his conservative critics within the Roman Catholic Church in the United States are trapped in a "suicidal attitude," according to an interview with CBS.
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House Panel Advances Garland Contempt After WH Blocks Access to Biden Special Counsel Tape
The House Judiciary Committee voted to move forward with an effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress hours after the White House blocked access to an audio recording of President Joe Biden's interview with the special counsel who oversaw an...
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Surgical Teams With More Women Improve Outcomes
Heading for surgery? The ratio of women to men in the operating room could influence your recovery, new research shows. Hospitals in Canada that had 35% or more surgeons and anesthesiologists who were female on staff tended to produce better outcomes for patients undergoing...
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US Import Prices Increase by the Most in 2 Years in April
U.S. import prices rose by the most in two years in April amid rising costs for energy products and other goods, suggesting that domestic inflation could remain elevated for a while.
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US Treasury Seeks to Close Money-Laundering Loopholes
The U.S. Treasury Department said Thursday it is looking whether more regulations are needed to prevent money laundering and illicit finance.
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Video Shows Jewish Children Assaulted in New York
Jewish children were assaulted by a man in Brooklyn on Sunday, according to Williamsburg 365.