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DOJ rebuffs GOP’s second demand for Biden-Hur audio recordings: The Justice Department on Thursday for a second time declined to turn over audio recordings of ...
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DOJ rebuffs GOP’s second demand for Biden-Hur audio recordings
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Could a president stage a coup? And 9 more key moments from Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing
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Quick Glance: Key Moments in Trump's Supreme Court Immunity Hearing
  • During a hearing at the Supreme Court, the justices may have redefined the limits of presidential power.

  • The decision's implications could impact presidential immunity and alter the prosecution of presidents.

  • Various provocative scenarios were discussed, including whether a president could assassinate a political rival and whether a president could pardon themselves.

  • Justices raised critical questions about distinguishing between the president's official and private conduct and the potential criminalization of presidential actions.
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Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute ‘Official’ Presidential Act
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
  • Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

  • Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

  • Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

  • Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine after months of resistance: The US delivered long-range missiles to Ukraine earlier this month that the Biden ...
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US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine after months of resistance
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
  • The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

  • The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

  • The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

  • Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
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What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?: Real IDs will be the new standard for domestic travel and entering federal buildings.
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What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?
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Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
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Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless ...
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Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming Hours: U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a long-delayed military aid package hours ...
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Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming ...
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US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine: The Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Biden on Wednesday signed ...
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US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine
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Airlines will now give automatic refunds when your flight is delayed: The new DOT regulations mean passengers can also get automatic refunds when their checked ...
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Airlines will now give automatic refunds when your flight is delayed
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Trump allies zero in on hush-money prosecutor: With Trump under a gag order, his supporters launch a barrage of attacks.
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Trump allies zero in on hush-money prosecutor
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Trump Lawyer Argues He Could Legally Order Assassination Of Political Rival: "I'm trying to understand what the disincentive is from turning the Oval Office into ...
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Trump Lawyer Argues He Could Legally Order Assassination Of Political ...
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Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
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Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with ...
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WATCH LIVE: State Department holds news briefing as Blinken continues China visit
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Biden administration cracks down on junk fees in air travel: The Biden administration finalized rules on Wednesday requiring airlines to automatically refund ...
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Biden administration cracks down on junk fees in air travel
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US plans 12 offshore wind auctions over five years: U.S. President Joe Biden's administration unveiled plans on Wednesday to hold up to a dozen auctions of ...
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US plans 12 offshore wind auctions over five years
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Heated arguments at the Supreme Court in newest abortion case: At issue is a clash between federal and state law about how pregnant women must be treated in the ...
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Heated arguments at the Supreme Court in newest abortion case
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives ...
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Airlines must give automatic refunds for all canceled flights and those delayed over 3 hours: DOT
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Airlines must give automatic refunds for all canceled flights and those ...
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At a press briefing, journalist Niall Stanage asked US State Department deputy spokesperson, Vedant Patel, if the US believes the Israeli government is a ... Show more
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Woman becomes 1st patient to undergo combined heart pump implant and pig kidney transplant
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Quick Glance: Revolutionary Transplant: Heart Pump and Pig Kidney
  • The first transplant surgery combining a mechanical heart pump and a gene-edited pig kidney was successfully performed at NYU Langone Health.

  • The patient, 54-year-old Lisa Pisano from New Jersey, received the heart pump and pig kidney due to heart failure and end-stage kidney disease.

  • Experts view xenotransplants as crucial to addressing organ shortages by transplanting animal organs into humans.

  • Gene editing aims to prevent the human immune system from rejecting the animal organs, facilitating successful transplantations.
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Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S. Arms Keep Flowing
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U.S. unveils $1 billion Ukraine weapons package: Resupply of artillery ammunition, armored vehicles and air-defense missiles comes after Congress ...
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U.S. unveils $1 billion Ukraine weapons package
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As bird flu spreads in cows, fractured U.S. response has echoes of early covid : Some officials and experts express frustration that more livestock herds aren’t ...
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As bird flu spreads in cows, fractured U.S. response has echoes of early ...
Quick Glance: USDA directive mandates bird flu testing for dairy cows in interstate transport
  • A new federal directive from the USDA states that dairy cows transported across state lines must be tested for bird flu.

  • Following the discovery of bird flu virus fragments in pasteurized milk, the FDA initiated a survey of commercially sold milk.

  • The presence of the virus in the commercial milk supply indicates previous measures were insufficient in controlling its spread.

  • In addition to testing dairy cows before transport, the Wednesday's order mandates state veterinary labs to report positive tests to federal health authorities.
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US tourists face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo to Caribbean island
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US tourists face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo to ...
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New I Bond rates won't be tantalizing but they could be decent: Inflation has cooled from a recent peak of 9.1% in June 2022. I Bond rates have pulled back, too ...
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New I Bond rates won't be tantalizing but they could be decent
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The US State Department warned that anyone considering business deals with Iran should be aware of the potential risks of US sanctions ... Show more   www.dawn.com/news/1829283   #DawnToday   #Pakistan   #Iran   #USA
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US government will require more testing, tracking of bird flu in dairy cows: The US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that it is issuing a federal order ...
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US government will require more testing, tracking of bird flu in dairy ...
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Pentagon officially announces rumored $1 bn military aid for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
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Pentagon officially announces rumored $1 bn military aid for Ukraine - ...
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U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First Quarter Slowdown: Consumers ensured that growth continued, but the latest data showed signs of vulnerability elsewhere.
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U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First Quarter Slowdown
Quick Glance: Disappointing Q1 Economic Growth and Implications
  • The U.S. GDP grew at a rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, falling below expectations due to slower inventory replenishment and weak export growth.

  • Despite the disappointing growth last quarter, this could potentially alter the views of Fed officials who were not keen on cutting rates following an upsurge in consumer prices.

  • Some analysts believe that the weaker-than-expected report indicates the beginning of a broader economic slowdown.

  • The report also highlights the performance of other sectors of the economy, such as the surge in housing construction, business investment growth, slower government spending, and the impact of trade on economic growth.
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States find a downside to mandatory reporting laws meant to protect children: Colorado is looking at ways to weed out false reporting of child abuse and neglect ...
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States find a downside to mandatory reporting laws meant to protect ...
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From The New York Times Opinion Section Having spent weeks talking to U.S. public health authorities about bird flu, our columnist Zeynep Tufekci is “shocked ... Show more   www.nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/bird-flu-cow-outbreak.html
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A transgender Tennessee woman sued the state's Department of Safety and Homeland Security on Tuesday after officials refused to change the sex on her driver's ... Show more   www.newschannel5.com/news/transgender-tennessee-woman-sues-over-states-refusal-to-change-the-sex-designation-on-her-license
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UK sends largest fire and rescue aid convoy to Ukraine - Euromaidan Press: In the largest convoy, 33 British fire and rescue vehicles loaded with over 2 ...
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UK sends largest fire and rescue aid convoy to Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
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The US has sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for use within 🇺🇦 Ukrainian territory, confirmed State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel ... Show more
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A recent US State Department report found violation of human rights in India's northeastern Manipur state as well as attacks on minorities, journalists ... Show more
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Biden moves to shield patients’ abortion records from GOP threats: Health officials said the rules would protect the privacy of women seeking abortions from GOP ...
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Biden moves to shield patients’ abortion records from GOP threats
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Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs ...
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Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China ...
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'THREE STRIKES AND YOU'RE OUT': Larry Kudlow blasts Biden for ignoring the biggest issues facing America this week. www.foxbusiness.com/media/larry-kudlow-three-strikes-youre-out-joe
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Beijing on Monday called reports about 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 “fake news” ... Show more   hongkongfp.com/2024/04/22/beijing-calls-reports-on-23-chinese-swimmers-failed-doping-test-fake-news/
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4 Iranians charged in scheme to hack US agencies and defense contractors: US prosecutors on Tuesday announced charges against four Iranian men for a sprawling ...
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4 Iranians charged in scheme to hack US agencies and defense contractors
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White House moves to protect patient abortion records: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule Monday blocking the disclosure of ...
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White House moves to protect patient abortion records
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Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit
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Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions ...
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Scientists say USDA is sharing too little data too slowly on H5N1 flu: When the US Department of Agriculture announced late Sunday that it had publicly posted ...
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Scientists say USDA is sharing too little data too slowly on H5N1 flu
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Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S. be doing more?: Critics say the U.S. has been unwilling to push for measures in a global ...
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Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S ...
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday was asked whether he thought the US has a double standard when it "comes to applying the law with ... Show more   www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion   #DawnToday
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U.S. looking into Israel’s alleged human rights abuses: Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on April 22 about allegations that Israel committed human rights ...
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U.S. looking into Israel’s alleged human rights abuses
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New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
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New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials ...
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Delaware State University remains closed after 18-year-old fatally shot on campus, authorities say
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Delaware State University remains closed after 18-year-old fatally shot on ...
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Labor Department cracking down on retirement savings advice: The Labor Department will crack down on retirement savings advice to safeguard workers’ interests ...
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Labor Department cracking down on retirement savings advice
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University of California, Berkeley’s leaders are under tremendous pressure from state Democrats as turmoil stemming from the war in Gaza shows no sign of ... Show more   www.politico.com/news/2024/04/21/uc-berkeley-antisemitism-00153463
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US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?: The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps ...
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US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?
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WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as Senate considers military aid to Ukraine and Israel
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli intelligence chief resigns over Oct. 7: Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military ...
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli intelligence chief resigns over Oct. 7
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5 things to know for April 23: Trump trial, Gaza, Ukraine, Health care privacy, Dubai floods
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5 things to know for April 23: Trump trial, Gaza, Ukraine ...
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This Earth Day, it doesn’t have to be ‘Mother Nature versus Man’ : And while we continue avoiding another stone age by exploring space and creating new ...
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This Earth Day, it doesn’t have to be ‘Mother Nature versus Man’ 
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A luxury handbag designer has been jailed after pleading guilty to smuggling purses made of the skins of protected reptiles, according to the U.S ... Show more   abcnews.go.com/US/luxury-handbag-designer-jailed-wildlife-smuggling-making-merchandise/story
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Google fires employees who protested Israel contract: Google fired 28 employees Wednesday who protested the tech giant’s cloud computing contract with the ...
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Google fires employees who protested Israel contract