No charges for Los Angeles officer who shot and killed teen in dressing room

Officer William Dorsey Jones Jr. fired three times responding to a man who had attacked women inside a clothing store. A 14-year-old girl praying in the dressing room was struck.

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Republican AGs attack Biden's EPA for pursuing environmental discrimination cases

Twenty-three Republican attorneys general are attacking the Biden administration's stated goal of pursuing environmental justice.

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Biden, Competing With Trump to Be Tough on China, Calls for Steel Tariffs

Speaking to the United Steelworkers union in Pittsburgh, the president urged major increases to some tariffs on steel and aluminum products from China.

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Biden courts steelworkers in Pittsburg

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Risks for remote workers leaving big cities, study shows

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A beheading meme and 'Mark Ruffalo, naked' — how 'anti-Trump' posts got 5 New Yorkers booted from the hush-money trial

Some hilarious "anti-Trump" memes have been read aloud at his hush-money trial. Trump was the only one not laughing.

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The US and Israeli defeat of Iranian missiles is a big boost for its strained regional alliance

The aerial success against Iran's missiles was a major boost for the US's aim of a defensive alliance that's been strained by Israel's Hamas war.

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Boeing whistleblower testifies to Congress, says 787 Dreamliner is unsafe: Live

Boeing claims its 787 Dreamliner is safe to operate ahead of two US Senate hearings on Wednesday

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Poor communication stymied Maui's response to deadly wildfires, mayor says in state attorney general report

The report released Wednesday is the first portion of a three-part investigation of the fires last year that killed at least 101 people and destroyed the historic town of Lahaina.

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Pelosi: Trump Is 'Palsy-Walsy' with Putin

Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said Wednesday on MSNBC’s "Andrea Mitchell Reports" that former President Donald Trump was "palsy-walsy" with Russian President Vladimir Putin. | Clips

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Trump will be grilled about sexual abuse and fraud if he testifies, prosecutors say

The Manhattan DA said he intends to use this information at the hush money trial ‘to impeach the credibility of’ the former president

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GOP lawmakers called Johnson’s plan ‘disappointing’. Hear his reaction

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Impeachment effort dies in Senate

The Senate killed two impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. It's Wednesday's news.

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GOP Rep. Armstrong on Attempts to Oust Speaker Johnson: 'I Don’t Know Who Would Want the Job at This Point'

Representative Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) said Wednesday on MSNBC’s "Andrea Mitchell Reports" that his fellow Republicans pushing an effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) did not have a replacement plan. | Clips

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What’s in the House bills providing Israel, Ukraine aid

House Republicans released the text of three bills Wednesday that would provide aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region, with the latter intended to help deter Chinese aggression in the area.

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Speaker Johnson: One-Vote Margin Means I Have to Work with a 'Couple of Democrats'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said Wednesday on CNN's "The Lead" that he had to work with Democrats because he has the smallest margin in U.S. history in the House of Representatives. | Clips

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Mississippi legislators won't smooth the path this year to restore voting rights after some felonies

Civil rights advocates say Mississippi needs to simplify the process of restoring voting rights to people convicted of some felonies.

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South Carolina Republicans reject 2018 Democratic governor nominee's bid to be judge

Republicans in the South Carolina General Assembly have taken the rare move of rejecting the only remaining candidate in a race to be a circuit judge.

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Republicans predict Dems to pay 'heavy price' in election after Mayorkas impeachment bid fails

Republicans warned their Democratic colleagues that they will have to answer for their impeachment trial votes at the ballot box in November as they look to hold on to their Senate seats.

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How every member of the US Senate voted on the Mayorkas impeachment

The US Senate on Wednesday dismissed the two impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, quickly ending the trial.

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Former US ambassador, Cuban spy blames decision to betray country on Yale's radical politics in 60s, 70s

Former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha, who pleaded guilty last week to serving as a Cuban spy, blames radical politics from Yale during formative college years.

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Biden Calls Out Caitlin Clark’s Lowball WNBA Salary

The president didn’t mention Clark by name, but his statement comes after it was revealed that the college basketball superstar’s annual salary is a measly $76,535.

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Surging GOP Senate candidate unfazed by personal war chest of millionaire Dem in key blue state battle

Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, who's aiming to flip a Democrat-controlled open Senate seat in blue Maryland, showcases his grassroots fundraising versus multi-millionaire self-funder David Trone.

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As Civil Rights Era Fades From Memory, Generation Gap Divides Black Voters

Many older Black voters see moral and political reasons to vote. Younger Black voters feel far less motivated to cast a ballot for Democrats or even at all.

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Johnson Pushes Ahead on Foreign Aid Bill, Teeing Up a Weekend Vote

The Republican speaker, with his job on the line, said he expected Saturday evening votes on the long-stalled package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and other American allies.

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