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Month: June 2024

A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but sparks Democratic anxiety about his candidacy

Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden tried repeatedly to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election, as his Republican rival countered Biden’s criticism by leaning into falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Biden’s

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Texas added more Hispanic, Asian and Black residents than any other state last year

Associated Press Everything is bigger in Texas, including the number of residents of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who joined the state’s population. The Lone Star State led all others in new Hispanic, Asian and Black residents last year. That’s according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday. Among metro areas,

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She managed to flee Gaza after half her family was killed in an Israeli strike. She blames Israel and Hamas for what happened

By Ivana Kottasová, Jomana Karadsheh, Sarah Sirgany, Abeer Salman and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — Roba Abu Jibba looked shell-shocked as the doctor delivered his news: She couldn’t have the operation she desperately wanted. She nervously scrunched the fabric of her dress, fighting off the tears that began flooding her one remaining eye. The 19-year-old

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She managed to leave Gaza after half of her family was killed in Israeli strike. She blames Hamas for what happened

CNN By Ivana Kottasová, Jomana Karadsheh, Sarah Sirgany, Abeer Salman and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — Roba Abu Jibba looked shell-shocked as the doctor delivered his news: She couldn’t have the operation she desperately wanted. She nervously scrunched the fabric of her dress, fighting off the tears that began flooding her one remaining eye. The

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FBI seeks info to help identify man who may have ‘critical information’ about child sexual assault victim

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The FBI is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. Photographs and an informational poster depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 48, are being

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits front-line troops under pressure from Russia’s onslaught in eastern areas

Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi have visited troops in the eastern Donetsk region who have weathered fierce Russian ground and air assaults in recent months. The Kremlin’s army has escalated its efforts to dislodge exhausted and outgunned Ukrainian forces holding eastern and northeastern

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California Legislature approves budget that slashes spending to address $46.8 billion deficit

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers have approved a budget that slashes spending and temporarily raises taxes on businesses. The budget closes an estimated $46.8 billion budget deficit. It’s the second year in a row the nation’s most populous state has had a multibillion-dollar shortfall. The budget includes $16 billion in cuts. It

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Medical workers in Albania are charged with abusing their posts by sending cancer patients elsewhere

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Two doctors and five other medical workers in Albania have been charged with abusing their posts by sending cancer patients for costly treatment elsewhere instead of providing free public care. Prosecutors allege that the workers with the public Oncology Hospital in the capital, Tirana, directed patients to private medical clinics where

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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture issues emergency rules for livestock fairs, shows to reduce risk of avian influenza transmission

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZZ) The Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday it has taken proactive steps by issuing emergency rules for livestock fairs and shows this summer to reduce the risk of avian influenza, often referred to as “bird flu.” The rules are a measure to prevent the introduction of High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) into an exhibition

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Feds charge 5, including man acquitted at trial, with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with $120K

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Five people were charged Wednesday with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI announced Wednesday. Court documents made public reveal an

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