Committee chairs threaten DHS inspector general with subpoena over missing Secret Service texts

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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...

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Muslims as an electoral potential in the USA: Islam has been part of the nation since the USA was founded, and more and more immigrants from the Middle East and ...

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'Golden Bachelor' couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announce they are divorcing

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Johnson: Some Republicans want Speaker to have a ‘magic wand’ : House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday dismissed conservative criticism over the lack of ...

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Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House

The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.

Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.

President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.

To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.

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GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall: Republican impeachment efforts against President Biden and his Cabinet appear to have hit a brick wall after the Senate ...

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Watch: Italy’s Mount Etna Blows Rare ‘Vortex Rings’ Into Sky: The “volcanic vortex rings” are a rare phenomenon generated by the combination of rapid gas release ...

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O.J. Simpson: 1947 - 2024: O.J. Simpson, the American football star and actor who was acquitted in a sensational 1995 trial of murdering his former wife but was ...

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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding

O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.

Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.

Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.

Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.

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Child sexual abuse content growing online with AI-made images, report says: More children and families extorted with AI-made photos and videos ...

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Trial kicks off with a setback for ex-President Trump: For the first time in US history, a criminal trial against an ex-president has begun ...

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Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books: Across the country, book bans and attempted bans have soared to the highest levels in ...

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Rep. Bennie Thompson: Remove Trump's security if he's sent to prison: As a former president, Trump is currently entitled to Secret Service protection for life.

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Letitia James Celebrates Two Wins in One Week: James reached an agreement with Stephen Affatato and his company, Affa Organics, after he destroyed parts of the ...

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Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: ‘Republicans are full of s‑‑‑’: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling ...

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House Republicans subpoena Mayorkas over migrant numbers: House Judiciary Committee Republicans subpoenaed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas shortly ...

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Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment ‘awful precedent,’ ‘abuse of process’: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused House Republicans of ...

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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...

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Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador, sentenced to 15 years for serving as secret agent for Cuba

Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba

Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.

Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.

The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.

The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.

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Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024: Our top photos of the day.

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After 100 Years, Lake Tahoe Is Seeing An Old Friend: The Sandhill Crane: Sandhill cranes are returning to the Lake Tahoe basin after a century long hiatus in ...

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Apr 10

FCC: Internet providers must be more transparent in new cost labels: Internet service providers will be required to be more transparent about the cost and ...

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Quick Glance: Broadband customers receive detailed price and performance information

Starting today, the transparency of broadband services for internet users is being enhanced.

The Federal Communications Commission has mandated that broadband providers must display all details regarding the pricing and performance of their services in clear labels.

These labels provide clear and easily understandable information about price, speed, data allowances, and other aspects of high-speed internet service.

The Affordable Connectivity Program has already enrolled over 23 million households across all 50 states, territories, and federally recognized tribal lands.

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Impending escalation: Israel's military on full alert due to possible Iranian retaliation

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FBI concerned about possible coordinated attack in US after Russia massacre: The FBI is concerned about the possibility of an organized attack in the United ...

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After demands from Australia: USA considers ending prosecution of Julian Assange: “We are looking into it”: With this short sentence, US President Joe Biden ...

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Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange

President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.

There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Here's the new plan to boost background checks for guns bought at shows or online

Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers

A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.

President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.

The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.

Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.

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AOC Recalls the ‘Trauma’ of Seeing Deepfake Porn of Herself : Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described the experience of stumbling upon AI-generated porn of herself ...

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Caitlin Clark Takes Down Michael Che Over His Women's Sports Digs On 'Weekend Update'

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BREAKING: The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives voted to reauthorize a controversial surveillance program ...

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Jan. 6 committee chair rips Trump ‘election integrity’ event with Johnson: Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) on Friday slammed former President Trump’s upcoming ...

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Body of construction worker missing after Key Bridge collapse recovered: USCG: Among the six workers killed in the disaster, three remain missing.

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Quick Glance: Successful Recovery of Missing Construction Worker After Key Bridge Collapse

Authorities announced the successful recovery of a construction worker who had been missing following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.

The worker identified as Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval was 38 years old and recognized by the Unified Command.

Three workers are still missing and presumed deceased, including Miguel Luna, a father of five from Usulutan, California, in El Salvador, as reported by his family to ABC News.

Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore expressed that the retrieval of the third victim "moves us one step closer to closure," while emphasizing that he continues to stand with families awaiting news of their loved ones.

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Biden administration resumes deportation flights to Haiti amid ongoing violence: After halting a Feb. 29 deportation flight to Haiti after armed violence broke ...

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Quick Glance: US Deports Haitians Amid Violence and Instability

Despite the increase in deadly gang violence and widespread instability in Haiti, the United States has deported dozens of Haitian citizens back to their country on a deportation flight.

The flight, which departed from Louisiana and made a stop in Miami, Florida, was the first deportation flight to Haiti since January.

Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, Haiti has faced widespread gang violence in recent years.

Pressure is mounting on the United States to halt deportations to Haiti amid the crisis and extend the TPS program for Haiti.

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Federal authorities launching child sex exploitation awareness campaign: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is launching a national awareness campaign ...

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WWII Rosie the Riveters Are Honored in Washington: Rosie the Riveters, American women who filled a crucial labor shortage during World War II and reshaped the ...

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The Senate impeachment trial of Mayorkas has been delayed. Here's what to know: Impeachment managers were set to deliver the impeachment articles to the Senate ...

Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week

The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.

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Women outshine men in NCAA final TV viewership: For the first time, more people watched the NCAA women’s basketball final game than the men’s ...

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Quick Glance: Women's NCAA Title Game Shines with Record Viewership

South Carolina’s victory of 87-75 over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship game marks a historic moment. For the first time, the women's game surpassed the men's title game, achieving the second-highest viewership for a non-Olympic women's sporting event on U.S. television.

The viewership for the Sunday afternoon game, which awarded the Gamecocks their fourth national title and denied Clark's Hawkeyes their first, peaked at 24.1 million during the final 15 minutes. Nielsen's figures include an estimate of individuals watching outside their homes, a metric not previously accounted for before 2020.

The audience for the national title game increased by 90% compared to the previous year when Clark and Iowa faced off against LSU. Moreover, this was the inaugural occurrence since 1995 of the championship being broadcast on network television.

During the Final Four, Clark emphasized the positive impact of audience growth on all women's sports, not solely basketball. Fox broadcasted 14 women's games this season, including three in prime time, NBC featured two, and CBS televised the Big Ten tournament championship. ABC presented five regular-season games and nine during the NCAA Tournament.

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Employers added 303,000 jobs in March, soaring past expectations: The jobs market is charging ahead in 2024 after a gradual cooling for much of past year in ...

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Quick Glance: US economy adds impressive 303,000 jobs last month

Employers added 303,000 jobs in March, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.8%.

US stock futures rose slightly on Friday morning, but markets have had a rough week.

The S&P 500 companies are expected to report positive first-quarter earnings, fueling optimism in the market.

Investors are hopeful for a strong earnings season to continue the stock rally amidst concerns about inflation and interest rates.

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Yellen says U.S. will not accept new industries being decimated by cheap Chinese imports

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Quick Glance: China and U.S. to Engage in Intensive Talks on Economic Balance

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced intensive talks with China to address America's competitive disadvantages.

Both sides will engage in intensive discussions on balanced economic growth and initiate exchanges on combating money laundering.

Yellen emphasized the importance of addressing American concerns regarding overcapacity in Chinese production.

The meetings will be held under existing economic and financial working group frameworks to address balanced growth and money laundering.

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Plans in the Senate: US state of Tennessee wants to introduce death penalty for child abuse

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43 Senate Republicans write to Schumer to demand Mayorkas trial: Forty-three Senate Republicans led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) signed a letter to Senate ...

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Body of third Baltimore bridge victim has been recovered: Maynor Suazo Sandoval, 38, was among those presumed dead after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed.

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H-1B visa fraud alive and well amid efforts to crack down on abuse: It's the gold ticket favored by foreign techies – and IT giants suspected of gaming the ...

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California McDonald's franchisee mulls cutting costs over $20 minimum wage: The franchisee, who has already upped prices by between 5% and 7% this year ...

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House to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate until next week

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Here’s how EVs could get 200 miles per gallon : A new report says that electric vehicles could double in efficiency in the next decades — if automakers make the ...

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Cole Brings Plenty, ’1923’ Actor, Is Found Dead: Mr. Brings Plenty, 27, was found dead in Kansas days after his family reported him missing ...

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LSU star Angel Reese declares for this month’s WNBA draft: LSU star Angel Reese, who led the Tigers to a national championship and became one of the best-known ...

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Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record

LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.

The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.

The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.

The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.

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Napolitano: For Trump to run as ‘law and order candidate’ would be like ‘me saying I play in the NBA’

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Exclusive: White House directs NASA to create time standard for the moon: The White House on Tuesday directed NASA to establish a unified standard of time for ...

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Quick Glance: NASA awards contracts for autonomous moon rovers

NASA awarded contracts to three commercial space companies to develop autonomous rovers for moving cargo and people on the moon as it establishes a lasting presence there.

The companies will partner with NASA to pursue commercial opportunities, with contracts totaling up to $4.6 billion over 15 years for lunar terrain vehicles.

These rovers will enable astronauts to explore more of the lunar surface, especially at the South Pole, and conduct autonomous scientific operations.

NASA continues to invest in technologies like moon habitats, energy generation, and mining to enhance lunar exploration and achieve the goal of returning astronauts to a moon base.

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Is Food Eating Up Too Much of Your Income? Here's What to Do: Keep your costs down by limiting purchases of the most inflated items like fats, oils ...

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UN rights body demands Israel be held accountable for possible war crimes: GENEVA, April 5 (Reuters) - The United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday adopted ...

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911 service provider Lumen blames 911 outage on installation of light pole: The outage of 911 systems in several states Wednesday evening was caused by the ...

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Quick Glance: 911 Emergency Call Issue Across Four States

A widespread disruption on Wednesday affected residents' ability to dial the 911 emergency number in parts of Nebraska and Texas, the entire state of South Dakota, and Las Vegas, according to local authorities.

In Las Vegas, calls to 911 on both landline and mobile phones were inaccessible for about two hours before service was reinstated around 9 p.m.

Throughout the outage, operators observed efforts to place calls from mobile phones and would subsequently return the residents' calls, with all attempted calls being successfully answered.

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Disney: “Autopia” in Tomorrowland is switching to electric cars: The gasoline vehicles at the Disneyland attraction “Autopia” are to be replaced by electric cars ...

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WATCH: Boeing whistleblower testifies before Senate Homeland Security committee: An engineer at Boeing said Wednesday that the aircraft company ...

Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners

Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.

Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.

After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.

Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.

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Woman left marriage after falling for coworker on business trip: A woman got divorced and started long-distance dating a coworker she met on a business trip ...

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Self-proclaimed “sovereign citizen” Taylor James Johnatakis gets 87 months for Jan. 6 riot - UPI.com

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Quick Glance: 'Sovereign Citizen' Sentenced to Seven Years for Jan. 6 Riot Officer Assault

A man from Washington who played a significant role in an attack on officers on January 6 and represented himself in court was sentenced to seven years in prison.

Convicted in November for obstruction of an official proceeding, assaulting officers, and civil disorder, as well as four misdemeanors.

During the sentencing hearing, Judge Royce Lamberth expressed concern over the defendant's lack of remorse and the potential for further violent actions.

Johnatakis was accused of coordinating a violent assault on police officers and actively engaging in the attack, leading to his conviction.

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Man on terror watchlist was released by Border Patrol: With border security funding blocked in Congress, the case illustrates the challenges that U.S ...

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'White Rural Rage' Is an Utterly Misleading Book: White Rural Rage has become a best seller—and kindled an academic controversy.

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WATCH LIVE: DHS Secretary Mayorkas testifies on budget in House hearing: DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will testify before the House Appropriations committee ...

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Multiple Apple services down for users in US: Multiple Apple services, including the App Store, Apple TV+ and Apple Music, were down on Wednesday for users in ...

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After Shakira Said That Her Young Sons Thought That 'Barbie' Was 'Emasculating,' People Are Begging Parents To 'Raise More Secure Men'

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Mayorkas impeachment trial: What to expect in the Senate: The House sends the articles over on Tuesday but a full-scale trial is unlikely.

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