Trump rants about nuclear war and dismisses climate crisis: Latest updates

Republican presidential candidate and convicted felon also calls US ‘a banana republic’, brags about role in overturning Roe v Wade and attacks Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer

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GameStop shares soar after Keith Gill, or "Roaring Kitty," reveals plan for YouTube return

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Dispute over mailed ballots in a New Jersey county delays outcome of congressional primary

Whether to count more than 1,900 mail ballots cast in one New Jersey county will be up to a judge after their envelopes were unsealed prematurely and members of the local election board deadlocked on how to proceed.

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Biden administration pushing Middle East allies to make threats to Hamas in push for a Gaza ceasefire deal

The Biden administration has spent the last week pushing allies in the Middle East to make specific threats to Hamas, as part of an urgent campaign to push the group towards accepting the latest Israeli ceasefire and hostage proposal that would pause the fighting in Gaza.

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Trump's concealed carry permit to be revoked after felony conviction

Donald Trump's gun license is set to be revoked by the NYPD following his conviction. Firearm possession is a federal crime for felons.

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WATCH: Joe Biden Exhibits 'Awkward' Behavior at D-Day Ceremony in Normandy

President Joe Biden exhibited awkward behavior during a D-Day ceremony in Normandy, France, on Thursday.

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Poll Gauges Trump Voters on Diversity, Slavery, Gay Marriage

A new poll finds 39% of Trump supporters see white people declining as a share of the U.S. population as a bad thing. 10% of Biden supporters agreed.

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WWII Veteran Dies at 102 While Traveling to 80th D-Day Anniversary in France

A 102-year-old World War II U.S. Navy veteran died while traveling to Normandy, France, to participate in a D-Day memorial event.

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The ex, the wife and the widow: Who’s who in the Hunter Biden trial

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is on trial for three federal gun-related charges after he allegedly unlawfully obtained a firearm in October 2018.

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Report: Secluded Amazon Tribe Suffering from Porn, Social Media Addiction

A secluded tribe in the Amazon is grappling with the downsides of high-speed internet since Elon Musk's Starlink gave them access.

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Modi’s Weak Victory Means India’s Democracy Is Strong

Fears of growing authoritarianism in the world’s largest democracy have proven unfounded.

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Nearly Three Years And $1,200,000,000,000 Later, Biden Has Almost Nothing To Show For His Biggest Domestic Achievement

Inflation and Biden's favoring of left-wing pet policies like electric vehicles are contributing to a lack of progress on infrastructure, according to experts.

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One trial down. But will there be others?

We catch up on the state of Trump’s three other criminal cases.

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EXCLUSIVE: Memo Sounds Alarm Over Massive ‘Unconstitutional’ Database Of Americans’ Info Pushed By Biden Admin

The Biden administration is creating a centralized database that forces financial institutions to forfeit personal information, according to new memo from AAF.

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Fact check: Trump falsely claims Democratic states are passing laws allowing babies to be executed after birth

Former President Donald Trump continues to try to depict Democrats as the “true radicals” on abortion policy. To make his case, though, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee has made wildly inaccurate claims.

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Israel conducts deadly strike on U.N. school in Gaza, says Hamas militants operated there

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EXCLUSIVE: Sens. Thune, Vance Demand Biden Admin Explain ‘Mass Amnesty’ After 350,000 Asylum Cases Are Terminated

Republican Sens. sent a letter to senior Biden officials calling on them to explain the administration's termination of 350,000 asylum claims and more.

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A mysterious Jupiter-sized planet that shouldn't exist is as puffy as a marshmallow and astronomers finally think they know why

"Super puff" WASP 107b confused scientists for years. Now, two independent teams of astronomers think they finally understand its mysterious origins.

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Apple's big summer event is one week away. Here's what the iPhone company is expected to announce.

Apple is expected to reveal iOS 18, an updated Siri, and potentially a partnership with OpenAI.

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Crucial Witness in Hunter Biden Trial Has Long History With President’s Family

Hallie Biden, Hunter Biden’s onetime girlfriend and the widow of his brother, Beau, is likely to offer the most complete account of actions laid out in the indictment against him.

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Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station after challenging rendezvous

The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.

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Trump, Biden supporters sharply divided over 'culture war' and 'woke' issues: Here's where they stand

A new survey shows Biden and Trump supporters are divided over topics described as "culture war" or "woke" issues ahead of November's presidential election.

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I Would Die for the Wookiee Jedi in ‘The Acolyte’

George Lucas was against giving Wookiees the power to use the Force. But he’s not in charge anymore, and the newest Star Wars show is taking advantage.

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Tesla can exist without Elon but the company needs him right now, board chair says

Tesla is at a critical point with AI innovation, and the CEO has already threatened to pause development at Tesla.

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‘We Have Enough Criminals’: NYC Lawmakers Unveil Bill To End City’s Sanctuary Status Amid Immigration Crisis

Amid illegal immigration and crime incidents, a group of New York City council members introduced legislation to roll back the city's sanctuary policies.

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Hunter Biden’s ex-girlfriend details his drug addiction months before gun purchase

President Joe Biden’s son is accused of purchasing a firearm while an active drug user in 2018

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The NYPD is reportedly seeking to revoke Trump's concealed carry permit

If he's still hoarding a pistol post-guilty conviction, he could be in violation of multiple laws and committing a federal crime, CNN reports.

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Boeing's Starliner docks at International Space Station

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US ‘strongly condemns’ Palestinian journalist attack in Israel

Also warns of ‘dire consequences’ for Israeli security if the Palestinian Authority collapses

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How the fate of Dreamers became a nightmare

DACA is being slowly killed in courts. Legislation seems impossible. What happened?

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State senator pleads not guilty in Arizona fake electors case

Arizona state Sen. Jake Hoffman pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges related to his alleged role in a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results.

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King Charles praises D-Day heroes as last remaining veterans weep for the fallen

Veterans wept as they recalled the memories of their fallen comrades at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer

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Johnson Names Hard-Right Trump Allies to Intelligence Panel, Prompting Concerns

Both Representatives Scott Perry of Pennsylvania and Ronny Jackson of Texas are close allies of the former president who have faced legal and ethical issues.

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Kentucky Democratic governor pushes back against Trump-led attacks on electric vehicles

Kentucky's governor says electric vehicles have ignited enough momentum from job growth and investments to steer past any roadblocks from former President Donald Trump and other critics.

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North Carolina GOP lawmakers agree to add a health exemption to a bill that limits masking

North Carolina Republican lawmakers have reached a compromise on a bill that would have removed protections for people who wear masks in public for health reasons.

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After election setbacks, Modi’s image in the U.S. is more important than ever

Given Modi’s controversies at home, support abroad and legitimacy from other world leaders is crucial to his image, both allies and critics say.

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Obama stresses critical Dem Senate majority for appointing preferred judges

Former President Obama explained to fundraiser attendees that the power to appoint judges relies on the party holding onto the Senate majority.

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Biden says he won’t pardon son if he’s convicted at trial

President Biden said in an interview Thursday he would not pardon his son Hunter if he’s found guilty of criminal gun charges.

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Billionaire Frank McCourt's TikTok bid wins key backer as he looks past app's prized algorithm

Potential buyers for TikTok are circling after federal legislation was signed by President Joe Biden in April pushing ByteDance to sell the app or face a ban.

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France's intel agency detains Ukrainian-Russian man suspected of planning violent act after he injured himself in explosion

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Another European country is flying fighter jets off highways like NATO has been doing to protect its warplanes

Switzerland is the latest country to train with non-traditional airstrips as a way to practice force dispersal in the event of war.

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Poll Shows Trump's Guilty Verdict May Help Biden's Chances

Even a small drop in support could be decisive in such a close presidential election.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton endorses Trump attorney in Missouri AG race: 'The right person'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is throwing his support behind Will Scharf in the GOP primary race to serve as Missouri's chief legal officer.

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Why the market is in a holding pattern, plus updates on 3 key portfolio stocks

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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Trump VP contender clashes with top Democrats over his 'Jim Crow' comment

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida is returning fire after top Democrats took aim at the top Black surrogate for former President Trump over comments he made about "Jim Crow."

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GOP backers of 3 initiatives sue to keep their fiscal impact off the November ballot

The Republican backers of three initiatives that could change important state policies are suing to keep each measure’s fiscal impact from appearing on the November ballot.

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US imposes travel bans on Georgian officials over new law that critics say will curb media freedom

The Biden administration is imposing sanctions on dozens of Georgian officials and law enforcement authorities.

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Rivian says its updated electric pickup and SUV are faster and have more range than the Cybertruck

Rivian unveiled its updated R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV with more power and range on Thursday. Upgrades include a new Tri-Motor version.

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Democrats Rally Behind The Economy As Election Approaches

Democrats are increasingly optimistic about America's economy despite signs that growth is slowing and inflation has accelerated. | Economy

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The gap between CEO pay and worker pay is widening again

CEOs in the S&P 500 earned almost 200 times the amount their average worker did in 2023.

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