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Democrats postpone a subpoena vote in the Supreme Court ethics probe after a blowup with Republicans
Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin gaveled outy after Republicans on the committee made clear they would call for subpoena votes on a raft of Democratic officials and others.
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The man charged in last year’s attack against Nancy Pelosi’s husband goes to trial in San Francisco
David DePape has pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official.
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6 takeaways from the third Republican primary debate
At the GOP debate in Miami, five Republicans sparred over top issues including the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, China, and abortion. Here's what you need to know.
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Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses ‘insurrection clause’ challenge and allows Trump on primary ballot
The court said in its ruling the decision applied only to the state’s primary and left open the possibility that plaintiffs could try again in the general election.
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Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways
Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor.
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GOP presidential hopefuls meet at the debate in Miami tonight, sans Trump once more
Republican candidates seeking the nomination for the 2024 presidential nomination will debate on Wednesday night in Miami. But once again, in his absence, frontrunner Donald T
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Exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member Yusef Salaam wins New York City Council seat
Salaam, a Democrat, will represent a central Harlem district on the City Council, having run unopposed for the seat.
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Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights
Democrats flipped the House of Delegates and held the majority they’ve had in the Senate since 2020.
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Tamirat Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men’s race; Hellen Obiri takes women’s title
Tola finished Sunday in 2 hours, 4 minutes and 58 seconds, topping the time set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011 by eight seconds.
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A meteor shower could send fireballs streaking through the night sky this week
The Southern Taurids meteor shower is set to peak Sunday and Monday, giving viewers a chance to see what are often called shooting stars soaring above our planet.
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Senate sidesteps Tuberville’s hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tuberville has drawn bipartisan criticism for holding up almost 400 military nominations in an effort to protest Pentagon abortion policy.
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Prosecutor: Former Memphis officer pleads guilty to state and federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death
The remaining four officers have a May 6 trial date in federal court. A trial has not yet been set in state court.
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Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5
In his first season with Texas, manager Bruce Bochy won his fourth World Series title 13 years to the day after his first.
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Interest in neck guards spikes after a hockey player’s tragic death
Interest in cut-resistant neck guards is surging: "That could be one of the positive things that might come out of this terrible tragedy," said Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike
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Open enrollment starts this week for ACA plans. Here’s what’s new this year
ACA plans are now well entrenched — an estimated 16.3 million people signed up during open enrollment last year. This year may see even larger numbers.
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