Sunday, July 31, 2022

Shooting during brawl in downtown Orlando wounds seven

A person began shooting a handgun into a crowd during a large brawl.

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Ex-Putin adviser Chubais reported to be in European hospital

Anatoly Chubais resigned and left Russia shortly after the invasion of Ukraine.

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Michigan prof who made vulgar video quit, settles for $95K

The professor made a provocative video using profanity and a sexual reference.

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England wins its first ever major women's championship in 2-1 Euro 2022 win over Germany

In front of a crowd of 87,192 fans -- a record for a European Championship, men's or women's -- England won its first ever major championship in a dramatic extra-time victory, beating Germany 2-1 in the final of the Women's Euro.

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Proposed prisoner swap may not mean quick freedom for American detainees: Analysis

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the U.S. had put a “substantial offer” on the table for Russia aimed at bringing home two Americans imprisoned in Russia.

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NBA legend Bill Russell dies at 88

Eleven-time NBA champion and Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has died at age 88.

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Saturday, July 30, 2022

Kyle Busch open to racing 'for under my market value' in '23

The NASCAR champion is getting antsy about not having a contract next season.

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Man guilty of killing Arkansas officer gets 2 life sentences

He was convicted of fatally shooting the officer during a traffic stop in 2020.

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Opinion: Justice Alito's careless remarks about Prince Harry and Boris Johnson

Justice Samuel Alito stirred controversy with a speech at Notre Dame Law School's Religious Liberty Initiative in Rome last week. The video of the event was publicized Thursday by the school.

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Egypt frees 7, including journalist, researcher after pardon

Those released were serving prison sentences on terror-related charges.

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Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again, White House doctor says

The president's antigen test came back positive late Saturday morning, White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.

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President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19 again

President Joe Biden has tested positive again for Covid-19, the White House said Saturday.

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Friday, July 29, 2022

House passes ban on assault weapons

The last-minute vote was announced by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Friday morning.

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Missouri woman acquitted of murder in teen daughter's death

A judge has acquitted a southwestern Missouri woman on murder and two other felony charges in the death of the autistic teenage daughter that she gave up for adoption as a baby

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WATCH: Puppy left inside hot car with mouth taped shut while owner gambled

A man left a 3-month-old husky inside a hot car and taped the dog’s mouth shut while he gambled at a Las Vegas casino.

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Justices worry about the future of US Supreme Court -- and point fingers as to who's to blame

Limping away from one of the most significant terms in decades, justices are sending out flares expressing concern not only for the future of the Supreme Court but the country as a whole as institutional norms dissolve, tensions rise, and the court pivots right with the addition of three new members.

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Some Republicans see good politics in same-sex marriage bill

There has been a shift in Republican support for the issue in recent years.

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1st Trader Joe's store votes to unionize

The National Labor Relations Board confirmed to ABC News that Trader Joe's employees in Hadley, Massachusetts, had voted to form a union.

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Feds: Kavanaugh plotter sought to alter court 'for decades'

Federal officials say that a California man accused of plotting to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh had a more expansive goal to change the makeup of the Supreme Court in discussions he had online

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SNAP benefits expanded to help with access for online grocery shopping

The USDA will offer a grant to increase the number and diversity of retailers that offer online shopping to SNAP participants.

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Highway double take: Albuquerque sign spelled without 'R'

It made Route 66 and Interstate 40 drivers in New Mexico do double takes

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This rare pink diamond may be the largest found in 300 years

A rare pink diamond has been unearthed in Angola and is claimed to be one of the largest ever recovered in the world.

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Tiny birth control stock soars following Roe v. Wade overturn

There's a saying on Wall Street that traders often sell the news. Well, that hasn't been the case with a tiny reproductive health company following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last month.

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Alabama is set to execute a death row inmate despite pleas from the victim's family not to

Alabama is set to execute a man who was convicted of the 1994 murder of Faith Hall Smith despite pleas from the victim's family not to do so.

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WATCH: Dog rescued from hot car adopted by rescuing officer

New York police responded to calls of a dog locked in a hot car on June 19. Just over a month later, an officer adopted the sweet pup!

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Legal analyst: These are the indicators pointing to 'severe legal peril' for Trump

CNN legal analyst Norman Eisen breaks down US Attorney General Merrick Garland's remarks on the status of the Department of Justice's criminal probe into January 6 and why it points to "severe legal peril" for former President Donald Trump.

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Man charged in Jan. 6 assault of officer who died pleads guilty to misdemeanors

A West Virginia man charged in the Jan. 6 assault of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick pleaded guilty Wednesday to two misdemeanor charges.

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Former Gov. Cuomo staffer killed after Lyft driver allegedly demanded passengers exit vehicle in middle of highway

A former staff member for ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was killed after a Lyft driver allegedly ordered him and five friends out of a car on Delaware's Coastal Highway, state police said in a news release.

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Airline ticket prices expected to drop as fall approaches

The cost of air travel skyrocketed this summer, but prices are expected to dip again as autumn approaches.

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RNC to Trump: If you run for president, we stop paying your legal bills, per official

Some GOP leaders are hoping the prospect of losing massive legal payments would dissuade Donald Trump from announcing a presidential run too soon.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

See why swarms of jellyfish are surrounding this boat in the Mediterranean

In Israel, rising water temperatures are creating the ideal conditions for swarms of jellyfish and costing the tourism industry $10 million in lost revenue. CNN's Hadas Gold reports.

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Family of 14-year-old girl shot by LA police files lawsuit

The parents of a 14-year-old girl killed by Los Angeles police in a clothing store last year have filed a lawsuit against the department and the officer whose rifle round pierced a dressing room wall

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Daughters oppose upcoming execution of mother's killer

The daughters of a woman killed in 1994 are asking the state of Alabama to spare the life of their mother's killer

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Appeals court upholds Texas block on school mask mandates

A divided federal appeals court panel is backing Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order that forbids school districts from imposing mask mandates on schools to prevent the spread of COVID-19

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Biden administration working behind the scenes to convince Pelosi of the risks of traveling to Taiwan

National security officials are quietly working to convince House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the risks her potential trip to Taiwan could pose during a highly sensitive moment between the self-governing island and China.

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Pence swipes at Trump's 'focus' as he details his own agenda for the country

Mike Pence said Tuesday in Washington that while he and Donald Trump may not differ on conservative ideology they "may differ on focus"

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Monday, July 25, 2022

WATCH: 45 beagles head from Virginia to California for adoption

The animals were among more than 4,000 beagles who were rescued from a facility, where they were being bred for research and testing.

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Brooklyn pastor and wife robbed of over $1 million in jewelry during livestream sermon

A flashy Brooklyn pastor known for wearing designer outfits and extravagant jewelry was robbed along with his wife of more than $1 million while he was preaching at church Sunday, police said.

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WATCH: California has recorded its largest, most destructive wildfires in 5 years

ABC News’ Alex Presha discusses the wildfire emergency near Yosemite National Park as the fire is only partially contained and has burned at least 16,000 acres.

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Former GOP congressman arrested on insider trading charges

Former GOP Congressman Steve Buyer, who represented Indiana from 1993-2011, was arrested Monday on insider trading charges.

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Bodycam footage suggests embattled chief was at center of Uvalde shooting response

The first publicly released body-worn camera videos from officers at the Robb Elementary School massacre show Pedro "Pete" Arredondo, the school district's police chief, at the center of the police response: giving orders, conveying and receiving information, and officers deferring to his position when confused over their roles or response to the shooting.

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Sunday, July 24, 2022

Greece battles fire that forced hundreds to evacuate on island of Lesbos

Hundreds of residents and tourists have been evacuated on the Greek island of Lesbos after a wildfire broke out, burning houses and threatening villages.

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At least 17 migrants killed when boat capsizes in the Bahamas: Officials

At least 17 people believed to be Haitian migrants were killed when an alleged human-smuggling speedboat they were on capsized in the Bahamas, authorities said.

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Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts, prompting highest alert

Japan's Sakurajima volcano, located on the island of Kyushu, erupted on Sunday, prompting evacuations in the region.

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Cheney says Jan. 6 work is worth losing her seat; committee may subpoena Ginni Thomas

Rep. Liz Cheney says she is working hard to win her primary and beat a Trump-endorsed challenger -- but "there's no question" her Jan. 6 committee work is worth it

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Buttigieg on GOP opposition to codifying same-sex marriage: 'Our marriage deserves to be treated equally'

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg responded Sunday to Republican opposition to codifying same-sex marriage, criticizing House Republicans for opposing a bill to do just that hours after he was in a room with them talking about transportation policy.

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Saturday, July 23, 2022

Investigators: Attacker 'did not know who' Zeldin was

Man accused of attacking New York candidate Lee Zeldin says he was drunk.

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Fast-moving fire near Yosemite National Park explodes in size

The Oak Fire has burned more than 9,500 acres since igniting Friday afternoon.

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Thousands ordered to flee California wildfire near Yosemite

A fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park sparks evacuations.

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Sailfish leaps out of water, stabs woman off Florida coast

She was stabbed by the large fish as her companions were trying to reel it in.

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US Marine in custody after stabbing death of wife in Hawaii

The active-duty Marine is facing a second-degree murder charge.

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Parents, 6-year-old girl killed in shooting at campground: Officials

The suspected gunman in the triple homicide died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.

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Friday, July 22, 2022

Uvalde school board cancels meeting to consider firing Pete Arredondo

A special school board meeting scheduled for Saturday morning in Uvalde, Texas, to consider whether to terminate the employment of the district's police chief is canceled, the district announced Friday.

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Opinion: Presidential Covid looks different this time around

President Joe Biden is one of the latest Americans to be diagnosed with Covid-19. According to the White House report, his seems to be a mild case -- the sort we have come to expect in a vaccinated and boosted person, even a 79-year-old.

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Governor signs gun bill modeled after abortion law

California is the first state to allow citizens to sue those who make or sell banned weapons, state officials said.

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Tennessee wall-climber convicted in breach of US Capitol

The 38-year-old was found guilty on five charges connected to the Jan. 6 riot.

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Ukraine's grain exports are set to resume. For the world's starving populations, this can't come soon enough

After months of fears over global food supplies following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, a deal to unblock the transport of Ukrainian grain has just been signed in Turkey.

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Volkswagen's CEO is stepping down in a surprise move

Volkswagen's CEO is leaving his post in a surprise move, effective September 1.

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Rise in gasoline prices threatens social stability and food security in Latin America

South American countries are bracing for an autumn of discontent, as spiking global fuel prices threaten to provoke more protests in the upcoming months.

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Brazilian Workers' Party officially names Lula presidential candidate

Former Brazilian president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, widely known as Lula, is now officially standing as the Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) presidential candidate, the party announced Thursday.

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Senate Democrats unveil long-awaited marijuana legalization bill

Senate Democrats on Thursday unveiled a long-awaited marijuana legalization bill.

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WHO again considers declaring monkeypox a global emergency

The World Health Organization has convened its emergency committee to consider for the second time within weeks whether the expanding outbreak of monkeypox should be declared a global crisis

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US reports 1st polio case in nearly a decade

A case of polio was reported in the U.S. The last known case in the U.S. was recorded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2013.

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New York reports 1st US polio case in nearly a decade

New York health officials are reporting the first U.S. case of polio in nearly a decade

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Biden announces executive actions on climate change short of what activists want

President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday a few executive actions to address climate change, with a focus on helping Americans facing extreme heat.

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Mysterious bundle of string on Mars' surface found by Perseverance rover

NASA's Perseverance rover captured an unusual image of something lying in the red sand of Mars: a bundle of string.

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WATCH: This toddler wants you to know he’s really happy

And he’s really precious too!

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Bipartisan group of US senators cuts deal to change election laws in response to Jan. 6 attack



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WATCH: Diver gets seal-iously cute underwater cuddle

A scuba diver off the coast of England received a friendly greeting from a wild grey seal.

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The CEO of Goldman Sachs is worried about a recession

The CEO of one of America's largest banks is worried inflation will remain problematic for a while longer — and he thinks there's a growing chance of a recession.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Committee debunks report cop had chance to shoot Uvalde gunman before entering school

The committee's investigation into the Uvalde, Texas, mass shooting found that the cop was aiming at a school coach.

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Judge blocks enforcement of state's abortion ban

A West Virginia judge struck down a pre-Roe ban that made abortion a felony, allowing the procedure to resume again in the state.

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Trial delayed for man pictured in Pelosi's office at riot

A federal trial has been delayed for an Arkansas man who was photographed with his feet on a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot

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Secret Service will say no new Jan. 6 texts found after records were deleted

The Secret Service will notify the House's Jan. 6 committee it has found no new text messages related to the Capitol riot after acknowledging earlier texts were deleted

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Outrage ensues after viral video from Sesame Place

A video of a Sesame Place character waving off and shaking her head at two Black girls has gone viral. It has prompted bias training at the park.

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Another company called Meta says Facebook rebrand 'obliterated' its business

Meta Platforms, the company formerly known as Facebook, has been sued for trademark infringement by MetaX LLC, a company that says it does business publicly as Meta and had been operating in the virtual and augmented reality technology space for years before Mark Zuckerberg announced his company's rebranding.

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Antisemitism controversy at major art show ends with director's resignation

The head of one of the world's most prestigious art exhibitions has resigned after this year's show became embroiled in a scandal over antisemitic imagery.

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Biden gives Saudis the gesture they wanted. But he returns to Washington with little in hand

It was always going to be awkward -- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's greeting with US President Joe Biden.

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School district brings back indoor mask mandates for students and staff

The San Diego Unified School district Monday reinstated its indoor mask mandate for students and staff through at least the end of summer school.

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Starbucks is reportedly considering selling its UK business

As prices surge and the UK economy struggles more than most of its peers, Starbucks is reportedly looking for an exit.

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Tens of thousands of Afghans applying for US visas still face major delays

There are tens of thousands of Afghans who have applied for Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) whose applications are still being processed nearly a year after the botched US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a senior administration official said Monday, adding that the process will now be entirely overseen by the State Department.

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Sunday, July 17, 2022

Zelensky fires top officials over staffers' 'collaboration' with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed two important figures in his government, questioning their leadership qualities and accusing many of their subordinates of treason and collaborating with Russia.

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France, Spain and Portugal afflicted by heat, wildfires

A record-breaking heat wave in Western Europe is responsible for more than 1,000 heat-related deaths in Spain and Portugal.

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The Open: Cameron Smith wins first major with incredible finish

A remarkable late surge from Cameron Smith saw the Australian win his first major in stunning fashion at the 150th Open Championship in St. Andrews, Scotland.

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Europe battles wildfires in intense heat

Authorities across southern Europe battled on Sunday to control huge wildfires in countries including Spain, Greece and France, with hundreds of deaths blamed on soaring temperatures that scientists say are consistent with climate change.

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Uvalde report outlines 'shortcomings and failures' before and during attack

The May 24 mass shooting took the lives of 19 students and two teachers.

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Saturday, July 16, 2022

Jill Biden opens up about President Joe Biden's hindered progress

First lady Jill Biden on Saturday voiced frustration about the stalled progress of President Joe Biden's tenure in the White House during a private Democratic National Committee fundraiser.

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Mexico's capture of drug kingpin could be signal to US

The United States’ motivation to find infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero was never in doubt

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Britain's Prince Harry to keynote Mandela day UN celebration

South Africa’s U.N. Mission said his remarks will be on the "legacy of Mandela."

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The Open: McIlroy and Hovland set up for dramatic Sunday final round

The Open Championship is teed up for a mouthwatering final showdown after a pulsating battle between Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland at St. Andrews, Scotland on Saturday.

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UN decries rising death toll, rights violations in Haiti

99 people reported killed in gang fighting in the Cite Soleil district alone.

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5 takeaways from Biden's first presidential trip to the Middle East



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Biden is weighing a public health emergency over abortion, but experts are skeptical

Experts say a public health emergency is unlikely to increase access to abortion after Roe v. Wade was overturned.

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January 6 committee's investigation stirs up fresh revelations ahead of last planned hearing

The House January 6 committee corroborated key details involving former President Donald Trump's heated exchange with the Secret Service when Trump was told he could not go to the Capitol -- the latest in a string of shocking revelations that have come from the summer hearings with their expected high-profile conclusion next week.

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Friday, July 15, 2022

US, Russian astronauts will swap seats on rockets again

The agreement ensures both sides of the orbiting outpost will run smoothly.

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5-letter word for fun? Hasbro, NYT create Wordle board game

Preorders for the upcoming board game are already being accepted.

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Dodger Stadium workers won't strike during All-Star Game

The union representing concession workers at Dodger Stadium says it won't strike during Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game and its related events

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Biden says he raised Khashoggi murder with Saudi crown prince

President Joe Biden said Friday he raised the murder of dissident Jamal Khashoggi with Saudi Arabia's de-facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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House Democrats pass 2 bills on abortion care

House Democrats on Friday passed the Women's Health Protection Act and Ensuring Access to Abortion Act.

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A hypothetical weather forecast for 2050 is coming true next week

Two years ago, forecasters in the UK conducted an interesting thought experiment: What will our forecasts look like in 2050?

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SpaceX rockets to fly Russian cosmonauts with new NASA deal

American and Russian astronauts will once share space aboard the same spacecraft after NASA and its Russian counterpart, Roscosmos, reached a ride-sharing agreement Friday following months of back-and-forth discussions.

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Venezuela lashes out at Bolton's coup claim

A former Trump administration official's claim that he orchestrated government overthrows abroad is making waves in Venezuela.

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Biden dodges questions on Iran's nuclear program as Israel's leader calls for action

President Joe Biden, in Israel Thursday, said the U.S. is waiting on Iran before talks on the Obama-era nuclear deal move forward.

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Secret Service erased text messages from January 5 and 6, 2021 -- after oversight officials asked for them, watchdog says

The US Secret Service erased text messages from January 5 and 6, 2021, shortly after they were requested by oversight officials investigating the agency's response to the US Capitol riot, according to a letter given to the House select committee investigating the insurrection and obtained by CNN.

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Ivana Trump, ex-wife of former President Trump, dies at age 73

Ivana Trump, the ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, has died at age 73, the family told ABC News.

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Buffalo suspect indicted on hate crime charges, AG to consider death penalty

A federal grand jury returned an indictment Thursday charging the alleged Buffalo mass shooter, Payton Gendron, with federal hate crimes.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

LA District Attorney says Roman Polanski case transcripts should be unsealed

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Tuesday that he will no longer object to unsealing transcripts related to director Roman Polanski's decades-old sexual assault case.

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Turpin children "failed" by Southern California social services, report says

The social services system "failed" and further harmed 13 children who were rescued in 2018 after being starved and tortured by their parents for years in Southern California, according to an independent report presented Tuesday to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.

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Jan. 6 committee member previews what's to come in next hearing

U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria, a member of the Jan. 6 committee, spoke with 'GMA 3' about the latest developments in the investigation of the Capitol riot.

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A terrifying glimpse of what could await America after the 2024 election

As the January 6 House select committee conducted its most dramatic hearing yet on Tuesday, the nation witnessed a tragic accounting of how then-President Donald Trump propelled his followers toward the lethal mob attack on the Capitol. Today, little doubt should be attached to the notion that he knew his cause was false as he tried to defy the standard of democracy -- the voters' will -- so that he could remain the most powerful person in the world.

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Demand for monkeypox vaccine overwhelms NYC system

Soaring demand for the monkeypox vaccine caused the appointment system to crash in New York City, one of many places where supplies have been running out almost as soon as they arrive

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Why requiring workers to spend more days in the office could backfire

Before the pandemic, many corporate leaders believed that allowing their employees to work from home would hurt productivity. But, in many cases, the pandemic proved otherwise.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Agencies weigh 2nd COVID booster for more people; admin urges shots for those over 50

The FDA and CDC are looking into expanding COVID booster eligibility, with BA.4 and BA.5 spreading

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Genetically modified pig heart transplanted into deceased recipient, researchers say

A surgical team transplanted a heart from a genetically modified pig into a deceased human as part of a research study, researchers with NYU Langone Health announced Tuesday.

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US roads are becoming more deadly for pedestrians: Report

A new report highlights the most dangerous states to be a pedestrian, as well as how Black, Native and low-income pedestrians are more likely to be killed while walking.

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US tourist falls into Mount Vesuvius after taking selfie

A U.S. tourist fell into Mount Vesuvius after taking a selfie.

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3-year-old boy dies after being found in hot car

A 3-year-old has reportedly died after being left in a hot car outside a preschool in Miami.

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Elon Musk's politics trigger strong reactions from Tesla customers

Jason Simon placed an order for a Tesla Model 3 this April, eager to own an electric vehicle.

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Monday, July 11, 2022

White House says Iran is preparing to supply Russia with weapons-capable drones

National security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Monday that the United States has information indicating that Iran is preparing to supply Russia with drones -- including weapons-capable drones -- and begin training Russian forces on how to operate them as early as later this month

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Accused Jan. 6 rioter who warned of possible 'civil war' expected to testify Tuesday

An Ohio man who claimed that "Civil War will ensue" if the 2020 election wasn't overturned is set to testify in front of the House Jan. 6 committee, a source says.

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Fatal shooting at a party in Brazil highlights soaring political tensions

It should have been a happy occasion as Marcelo Arruda, a member of Brazil's left-wing Worker's Party, celebrated his 50th birthday with a politically-themed party over the weekend.

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Biden tells hospitals: Abortion might be needed to protect patients in emergencies

HHS says it will aggressively enforce federal law saying doctors must protect the health of their patient -- amid worries over care offered in states that ban abortions

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Condoleezza Rice added to new Broncos ownership group

The former secretary of state has been added to the new Broncos ownership group.

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No bond for 2 charged in connection with alleged July 4 plot

They're charged in connection with what police say was a thwarted mass shooting.

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Olympian injured in downtown Los Angeles attack

Volleyball player says a man threw a metal object at her face, breaking bones.

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Sunday, July 10, 2022

Average US gasoline price falls 19 cents to $4.86 per gallon

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plunged 19 cents over the past two weeks to $4.86 per gallon

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Nebraska Republicans fire chairman at tumultuous convention

It highlighted divisions driven by activists who support former President Trump.

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Business area opens for 1st time since July 4 parade attack

The area in Highland Park had been blocked since the deadly mass shooting.

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Successors to Johnson seek to stand out in crowded UK field

Potential future prime ministers are rushing to differentiate themselves.

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Bannon now says he will testify before Jan. 6 committee after Trump's OK

Steve Bannon, who had been charged with contempt of Congress after spurning a subpoena, said he would testify in a live, public hearing about Jan. 6

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Biden weighs public health emergency for abortion access -- says, 'Keep protesting'

Joe Biden said Sunday he was looking into declaring a public health emergency in support of abortion access across the country after Roe v. Wade was overturned

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Saturday, July 9, 2022

WATCH: Snake slithers on car while woman drives on highway

A woman had an unwelcome hitchhiker on her windshield as a snake slithered on her car while she drove down a Kansas highway.

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Police: Florida woman hides mother's body in freezer

A Florida woman is charged with failing to report her mother’s death.

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Mobile, internet service mostly back in Canada after outage

The outage lasted more than 15 hours and also caused trouble for 911 services.

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Tribal elders recall painful boarding school memories

They delivered powerful testimony about their time in government-backed schools.

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Abortion rights activists protest at White House, urge Biden to do more

The Women’s March is calling on the president to declare a national emergency.

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Friday, July 8, 2022

WATCH: Suspected gunman tackled after former Japan PM Shinzo Abe assassinated

The suspected gunman was tackled by security personnel after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated.

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Elon Musk terminating $44 billion deal to buy Twitter

Elon Musk is terminating a $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, according to a new SEC filing.

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Louisiana trigger laws banning nearly all abortions allowed to stand

The Louisiana trigger law banning nearly all abortions was upheld by the state's top court.

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Elon Musk tells Twitter he wants out of his deal to buy it

Elon Musk wants to terminate his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter — the latest in a whirlwind process in which he became the company's biggest shareholder, turned down a board seat, agreed to buy the social media platform and then started raising doubts about going through with the deal.

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Park outdoors: Ford expands recall for possible engine fires

It comes after a series of engine fires that can happen even with ignitions off.

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California social services system 'failed' 13 Turpin siblings, report finds

The 13 Turpin siblings, rescued in 2018 from their parents' California home, were "failed" by the social services system, said a report issued by outside investigators.

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for depriving George Floyd of his civil rights

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will serve 245 months in federal prison for violating George George Floyd's civil rights.

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Relatives of Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor arrested in protests

Relatives of Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor were arrested Wednesday in Akron, Ohio, in connection with protests over Jayland Walker's death.

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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon due to injury, sending Nick Kyrgios straight to the final

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to an abdominal injury.

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Former Theranos executive Sunny Balwani convicted in criminal fraud case

A jury has convicted former Theranos president Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani of defrauding investors and patients.

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Mother drowns her 3 children in a murder-suicide following husband's suicide, sheriff's office says

A mother and her three children whose bodies were found in a Minnesota lake over the weekend died in a murder-suicide, sheriff's investigators said Thursday -- and their deaths apparently followed the suicide of the children's father.

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Putin to Ukraine: Russia has barely started its action

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Kyiv that it should quickly accept Moscow's terms or prepare for the worst, adding ominously that Russia has barely started its action

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American Airlines is tripling pilots' pay after a scheduling glitch left thousands of flights without pilots

American Airlines has agreed to pay its pilots triple their normal rate after a computer scheduling glitch left thousands of flights with understaffed cockpits.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Biden's comms director Kate Bedingfield leaving the White House in coming weeks

Bedingfield is a trusted advisor to President Biden from his time as VP.

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'He simply can't govern': Former MP on why Boris Johnson must go

Former Conservative MP Rory Stewart discusses with CNN's Christiane Amanpour why British Prime Minister Boris Johnson must step down from his post.

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WATCH: Rescued baby fox explores new home at wildlife center

Video of a rescued baby fox exploring its new home at a wildlife center in New York will make your day.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Justice Department sues Arizona over new election law requiring proof of citizenship

The Justice Department sued the state of Arizona Tuesday to block a law that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in the state.

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Endangered Species Act restored by US federal judge after Trump-era weakening

A federal judge in California has overturned a 2019 Trump administration move to gut the landmark Endangered Species Act, vacating that administration's changes and restoring protections for hundreds of species.

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Parents of late NFL star Demaryius Thomas reveal he suffered CTE Stage 2

Parents of late NFL star Demaryius Thomas who died in 2021 reveal after donating his brain to research that their son suffered CTE Stage 2.

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See Russian artillery fall near CNN reporter in eastern Ukraine town

CNN's Phil Black visits Siversk, Ukraine, a small town bordering the Russian-controlled Luhansk region, where residents are gathering supplies and remaining in their homes despite the war edging closer.

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Fulton County subpoenas Giuliani, Graham in probe into election interference

Fulton County is investigating whether former President Donald Trump pushed officials to change Georgia's results in the 2020 election.

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Amanpour presses Hungarian FM on Ukraine, Russia and refugees

Christiane Amanpour speaks with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on Hungary's controversial response towards Russian aggression in Ukraine.

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Monday, July 4, 2022

1 killed, 4 wounded in shooting outside Sacramento nightclub

Sacramento police say one person has been killed and four were wounded in a shooting outside a downtown nightclub

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Brazil sees record Amazon deforestation in first half of 2022

Brazil's Amazon rainforest has been deforested by a record amount in the first half of 2022, according to the country's Space Research Institute (INPE).

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Joey Chestnut is chomp champ again in July 4 hot dog contest

Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has gobbled his way to a 15th win Monday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest

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Flags to be lowered in Kentucky after 3 officers killed

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says flags at state buildings will be lowered to half-staff in honor of three officers who were killed when a man with a rifle opened fire on police attempting to serve a warrant

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Trump-backed secretary of state nominee makes shocking abortion remark

CNN's KFile discovered troubling comments Michigan's Trump-backed secretary of state nominee Kristina Karamo made about abortions, comparing them to "child sacrifice" in her podcast. CNN reached out to her campaign to get a response and has not heard back.

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3 men missing in California after river rescue attempt

California authorities say three men are missing and presumed dead after they swam into a river in an attempt to rescue a young boy over the weekend

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Sunday, July 3, 2022

Romanian woman killed in 2nd Egypt shark attack in days

Romania's foreign ministry says a tourist has died from a shark attack in Egypt

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Several people killed in Copenhagen mall shooting, police say



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Shark attacks Long Island lifeguard during training exercise

Suffolk County officials temporarily closed a Long Island beach to swimming.

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6 dead and at least a dozen still missing after ice avalanche in Italian Alps

At least six people were killed and another eight injured following an avalanche of ice in the Italian Alps, CNN affiliate Skytg24 said Sunday, citing first responders.

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Several people shot at shopping mall in Copenhagen, 1 person arrested: Police

Police have not said how many people were injured.

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Ricky Martin's camp denies restraining order allegations

The Puerto Rican superstar has not been charged with any crime.

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31 bodies, some decomposing, found at Indiana funeral home

The coroner’s office had reported a strong odor emanating from the building.

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Saturday, July 2, 2022

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.

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Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek's winning streak ends in defeat by France's Alizé Cornet at Wimbledon

Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek, ranked world No. 1 by the Women's Tennis Association, was defeated by France's Alizé Cornet at Wimbledon Saturday, ending her 37-match winning streak.

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Uvalde schools police chief to resign from city council post, officials say

The police chief for the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District told a local newspaper that he plans to resign from his city council post.

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Palestinians to let US examine bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

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.

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3-year-old boy dies after fall from 29th floor NYC apartment

Officers found the toddler on a 3rd floor scaffolding after receiving a 911 call

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Supreme Court marshal asks officials to prohibit picketing at justices' homes

The high court just ended a divisive term, ruling on hot-button issues like abortion and gun rights.

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Friday, July 1, 2022

CNN anchors react to Ted Cruz's fight with a Muppet

CNN anchors Victor Blackwell and Alisyn Camerota discuss Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz's latest fight with a Muppet.

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Police: Child left in hot car by father dies in N. Carolina

Police say a 1-year-old infant has died in North Carolina after being left inside a hot car by the father after he went to work

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Maryland law expanding who can perform abortion takes effect

A new law in Maryland will expand access to abortion by ending a restriction that only physicians perform them

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Democratic governors urge Biden to use federal facilities for abortion care

Biden met virtually with Democratic governors on Friday to discuss abortion care after the repeal of Roe v. Wade.

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Trump PAC paid nearly $500K to law firms repping allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel

Donald Trump's PAC is paying law firms associated with Trump allies targeted by the Jan. 6 panel, which committee members say raises concerns about witness coercion.

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SpaceX gets approval to bring Starlink internet to airplanes, RVs

SpaceX's satellite-based internet business, Starlink, now has approval from the US government to expand its service to planes, ships, automobiles, RVs and other mobile vehicles.

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How 3 states are moving to protect abortion rights after Roe v. Wade's fall

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are among the states moving to protect and increase access to abortion.

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WATCH: Adorable baby smiles after she sneezes (and you will too)

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