Category: news
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Ex-Trump fixer Michael Cohen faces long odds in reviving claim against former boss
WASHINGTON — Michael Cohen is an unlikely civil rights warrior. The disgraced and disbarred lawyer enjoys fame of the notorious variety because of his longtime association with Donald Trump. That relationship ended in a spectacular falling out. He ended up serving a three-year sentence on various charges he pleaded guilty to relating to the work…
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NASA to launch Europa Clipper mission to an icy moon of Jupiter
For decades, an icy moon of Jupiter has been considered one of the most promising places to search for extraterrestrial life in the solar system. Thought to have an underground ocean and a potentially habitable environment, Europa has long seemed a tantalizing target in our cosmic backyard. Now, humanity is poised to get a closer…
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China holds military drills around Taiwan to warn against independence
HONG KONG — China conducted large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Monday in what it said was a warning to “independence forces” on the Beijing-claimed island. The exercises had been expected after Beijing criticized a speech last week by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. In the speech marking Taiwan’s National Day, Lai said China had no…
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11 hospitalized in Pennsylvania after eating wild mushrooms
Eleven people were hospitalized after eating wild and apparently toxic mushrooms on Friday night, a fire agency that serves Pennsylvania Dutch Country said. The patients in Peach Bottom Township included a man, a woman, and nine children who were treated at a hospital and released, according to NBC affiliate WGAL of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The township…
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Noah Lyles announces engagement to fellow Olympian Junelle Bromfield
Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield are ready to sprint down the aisle. The couple, who have been dating for about two years, shared their engagement news in a sweet Instagram post Sunday. The joint post featured a romantic video set to Snoh Aalegra’s “Do 4 Love” In the video, which was filmed Saturday, Team USA’s Lyles…
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Investigation underway after man tried to enter Trump California rally perimeter with guns in vehicle
Federal authorities are investigating after a man with guns in his vehicle was arrested Saturday after he was stopped at a checkpoint near a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump. The Justice Department said Sunday that the Secret Service and the FBI are investigating the incident in Coachella, California, about a quarter-mile from the…
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Cowboys crushed by Lions in fourth straight home loss
The Dallas Cowboys were walloped at home Sunday, getting blown out to the tune of 47-9 by the Detroit Lions — the Cowboys’ fourth straight loss at home dating back to last postseason. It was a revenge game for the Lions, who lost 20-19 to Dallas late last season after a potential game-winning two-point conversion…
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Kamala Harris questions Trump’s transparency after she releases medical report
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris suggested Sunday that former President Donald Trump is trying to return to the White House without revealing vital details about his health and policy plans that voters need to make an informed choice in the election. At a raucous rally in the battleground state of North Carolina, Harris…
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Trump pitches plan to hire more border agents after opposing bipartisan bill that would do the same
Former President Donald Trump said Sunday that if elected he would ask Congress to pass legislation boosting the number of border patrol agents — several months after successfully thwarting a bipartisan measure that included staffing increases. The proposal would include the hiring of 10,000 new agents, a 10% raise for existing agents, as well as…
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NFL sack leader, Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson carted off with leg injury
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was carted off the field during the third quarter of the Lions’ matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Hutchinson left the field after sacking Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on a second-down play. Hutchinson was in the middle of tackling Prescott when his left leg appeared to collide with…