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Indicted Colorado clerk Tina Peters pays for recount in primary loss for secretary of state
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Indicted Colorado clerk Tina Peters pays for recount in primary loss for secretary of state
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Indicted Colorado clerk Tina Peters pays for recount in primary loss for ...
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%
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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Justice Dept. to Pay $139 Million to Gymnasts over Mishandling of Abuse Claims Against Dr. Larry Nassar
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Justice Dept. to Pay $139 Million to Gymnasts over Mishandling of Abuse ...
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
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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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McKinsey reportedly under US criminal investigation over opioid industry work: Federal prosecutors looking at relationship with Purdue Pharma and other drug ...
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McKinsey reportedly under US criminal investigation over opioid industry ...
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Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Idaho’s Near-Total Abortion Ban: In other legal news, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments today on Idaho’s near-total ...
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Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Idaho’s Near-Total Abortion Ban
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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A new Supreme Court case could make it much easier for criminals to buy guns: The fight over “ghost guns” is back before the justices.
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A new Supreme Court case could make it much easier for criminals to buy ...
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US Justice Department will pay $139 million to victims of USA Gymnastics sex abuse
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US Justice Department will pay $139 million to victims of USA Gymnastics ...
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DOJ: Officials who will cooperate with ICC probe may be held accountable: The Department of Justice warned that government officials who will cooperate with the ...
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DOJ: Officials who will cooperate with ICC probe may be held accountable
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Apollo Quiboloy still in Philippines, says DOJ: The justice department asks the Supreme Court for the transfer of Quiboloy's sexual and child abuse case ...
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Apollo Quiboloy still in Philippines, says DOJ
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Federal oversight of Utah State will continue longer than anticipated. Here’s why.
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Federal oversight of Utah State will continue longer than anticipated ...
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Texas lawmakers have no problem trampling the will of voters.: An attempt to oust the Travis County district attorney shows how Texas lawmakers have no problem ...
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Texas lawmakers have no problem trampling the will of voters.
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California senators demand feds address sexual abuse complaints in LA County juvenile facilities
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California senators demand feds address sexual abuse complaints in LA ...
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US DOJ Seeks Three-Year Jail Term for Former Binance CEO Zhao: The US Department of Justice recommended a 36-month prison sentence for Changpeng Zhao ...
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US DOJ Seeks Three-Year Jail Term for Former Binance CEO Zhao
Quick Glance: DOJ Calls for Binance Founder to Spend Three Years in Prison
  • The U.S. Department of Justice stated that Binance's founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal laws on money laundering and sanctions.

  • Zhao pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act, with the DOJ recommending a 36-month prison sentence and a $50 million fine.

  • Emphasizing the need for a significant punishment, the DOJ highlighted Zhao's financial gains from illegal activities and the importance of deterring others from similar actions.

  • The court will decide between incarceration and probation for Zhao, with his defense arguing against his knowledge of specific transactions and advocating for probation due to a lack of risk of repeat offenses.
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Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering: Prosecutors are alleging Samourai Wallet laundered over $100 million in criminal proceeds.
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Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering
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Feds charge Iranian nationals for cyberattacks against US government: The Department of Justice has charged four Iranian nationals for allegedly carrying out a ...
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Feds charge Iranian nationals for cyberattacks against US government
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Cutting back: IMPD eliminates 100 positions, pushes retention, recruitment: Federal funding that would have paid for 100 police officers has been repurposed ...
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Cutting back: IMPD eliminates 100 positions, pushes retention, recruitment
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US gymnasts abused: Nasser victims receive millions in compensation from the ministry
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US gymnasts abused: Nasser victims receive millions in compensation from ...
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Rapper 24Lik guilty in federal gun case after bust at Detroit topless club: The arrest and prosecution of an up-and-coming Detroit-area rapper coincided with a ...
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Rapper 24Lik guilty in federal gun case after bust at Detroit topless club
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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
  • Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.

  • The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.

  • The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.

  • Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
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Clinton says Trump’s threats ‘should scare every American’: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Americans regardless of their politics should fear the ...
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Clinton says Trump’s threats ‘should scare every American’
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the ...
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A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
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A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North ...
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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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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.
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Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
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Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
  • A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.

  • An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.

  • Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.

  • The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
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Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
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Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer
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DOJ targeting carjackings in DC, Chicago and other areas : The Justice Department (DOJ) is ramping up efforts to target carjackings in Washington ...
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DOJ targeting carjackings in DC, Chicago and other areas 
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Protestant church does not award offices to AfD members: Declaring war on right-wing extremism: The Protestant Church of Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian-Upper ...
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Protestant church does not award offices to AfD members
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TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
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TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
  • The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

  • In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

  • Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

  • San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
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Opinion: How the government suing Apple could benefit you: The Justice Department is arguing that Apple has degraded the iPhone user experience and the products ...
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Opinion: How the government suing Apple could benefit you
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Crypto influencer guilty of $110M scheme that shut down Mango Markets: Fraudster charged with crypto market manipulation defended Mango Markets scheme.
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Crypto influencer guilty of $110M scheme that shut down Mango Markets
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Supreme Court appears likely to let cities crack down on homelessness: A divided Supreme Court seemed to be inclined Monday to give cities more authority to ...
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Supreme Court appears likely to let cities crack down on homelessness
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Debates Homeless Ban and Rights of the Unhoused
  • Justices expressed concerns over penalizing homeless individuals for sleeping outside without alternatives.

  • Review of Oregon anti-camping laws could lead to significant rulings on the rights of the unhoused.

  • Liberal justices criticized Grants Pass laws for criminalizing basic human needs.

  • Conservative justices emphasized policymakers, not judges, should set rules for dealing with homelessness.
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Senate Passes Reauthorization of Key U.S. Surveillance Program Just After Deadline
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Senate Passes Reauthorization of Key U.S. Surveillance Program Just After ...
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Indian national sentenced in US$150M Canadian, U.S. dark web drug enterprise: An Indian national has been sentenced in the United States to five years in prison ...
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Indian national sentenced in US$150M Canadian, U.S. dark web drug ...
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel ...
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More right-wing extremist cases reported in schools: The student representatives of the eastern German states complain about increasing right-wing extremism in ...
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More right-wing extremist cases reported in schools
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up ...
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Julia Navalnaya awarded media freedom prize: Alexei Navalny's widow has been awarded the Media Freedom Prize. CDU leader Friedrich Merz praised Navalnaya as a ...
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Julia Navalnaya awarded media freedom prize
Quick Glance: Yulia Navalnaya Receives German Press Award
  • Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, honored by a German publishing house in Bavaria for promoting media freedom.

  • At the event on Friday, April 19, Navalnaya reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to promoting media freedom and carrying on her late husband's legacy.

  • During her acceptance speech, Navalnaya reiterated her earlier statements alleging Russian President Vladimir Putin's involvement in her husband's death.

  • Yulia Navalnaya, collaborating with publishers to finalize the manuscript, emphasizes that 'Patriot' is a testament to Alexei's life and his commitment to the fight against dictatorship.
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Witness Claims Matt Gaetz Attended Drug-Fueled Party With Underage Girl In Statement To Lawmakers, Report Says
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Witness Claims Matt Gaetz Attended Drug-Fueled Party With Underage Girl In ...
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DOJ to strengthen ALS program for PDLs: What the DOJ is preparing now is the possible hissing of enrollees in the ALS program at the maximum compounds.
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DOJ to strengthen ALS program for PDLs
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What we know about the 55 people who died inside Wisconsin prisons last year: The state Department of Corrections has faced growing scrutiny after four prisoners ...
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What we know about the 55 people who died inside Wisconsin prisons last ...
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Larry Nassar: Gymnastics abuse victims receive $100 million in compensation: A doctor abuses 265 women and girls. Because the FBI reacted too late ...
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Larry Nassar: Gymnastics abuse victims receive $100 million in ...
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N.J. banker admits to stealing over $105k from dead customer: A former employee at a New Jersey bank pleaded guilty to stealing more than $105 ...
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N.J. banker admits to stealing over $105k from dead customer
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Is Apple an Illegal Monopoly? Antitrust Lawyer Breaks Down U.S. v. Apple: The Department of Justice is claiming that Apple is an illegal monopoly ...
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Is Apple an Illegal Monopoly? Antitrust Lawyer Breaks Down U.S. v. Apple
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House bill would shine a light on federal prisons’ dark problems: A House committee voted nearly unanimously for a bill that would provide more accountability ...
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House bill would shine a light on federal prisons’ dark problems