Russian forces are operating at same base as US troops in Niger

Russian and US troops have been operating out of the same military base in Niger for at least several weeks, a US defense official and another source familiar with the matter told CNN, putting the two militaries in close proximity to each other at a time of heightened tensions over the war in Ukraine and as the country’s ruling junta has made clear it wants US forces to leave.

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Joshua Dean, 45, a former quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems, alleged that managers failed to act on manufacturing defects on the 737 MAX.

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Live updates: Apple to report quarterly earnings today after the market close

Apple will report quarterly earnings today, May 2, after market close. The analyst call comes amid a 12% stock-price decline in 2024.

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Bass and a task force of other mayors across the country are creating a multi-pronged plan to end homelessness in America. "There are solutions to this crisis," she says.

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OnPolitics: Biden addresses campus protests

Joe Biden condemned violence, destruction and antisemitism on college campuses while defending the right for pro-Palestinian protesters to peacefully demonstrate.

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Stormy Daniels’ ex-attorney fires back at Trump trial testimony

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Republican Rep. Chip Roy and other House Republicans called on Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to update a report on the number of illegal aliens in the U.S.

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Watchdog group asks to unseal records of DOJ's subpoenas of congressional staffers' messages

A watchdog group is asking a federal court to unseal documents on DOJ subpoenas of the personal messages of members of Congress during the Trump-Russia investigation

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Kentucky governor predicts trip to Germany and Switzerland will reap more business investments

Gov. Andy Beshear is predicting that his recent economic development trip to Germany and Switzerland will reap more business investments in Kentucky.

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Stormy lawyer thought Cohen would ‘kill himself’ when left out of Trump White House

Michael Cohen thought he would be tapped for chief of staff or attorney general in the Trump administration, Keith Davidson testified in court on Thursday

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Arizona Democratic governor signs bill repealing 1864 abortion ban

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation Thursday repealing the state’s 160-year-old near-total abortion ban, setting the stage for a 15-week restriction to remain law.

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The US military killed a shepherd it mistook for a terrorist leader in a drone strike, investigation finds

US forces accidentally killed Mr. Lufti Hasan Masto in a drone strike, mistaking him for a senior Al Qaeda leader, reveals a Washington Post probe.

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Arizona governor signs repeal of 1864 abortion ban

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Josh Hawley Calls Out Biden Official Who ‘Doesn’t Know Who’s In Charge’ Of Her Own Department

Sen. Josh Hawley called out a Biden official who “doesn’t know who’s in charge” of her own department Thursday during a Senate hearing.

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With his ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ sharing the country charts with Taylor Swift, the 29-year-old singer-rapper is stepping into the spotlight.

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Block reports better-than-expected profit and revenue for first quarter

Block's earnings report comes during a slide in the stock price tied to reports that U.S. prosecutors were probing the company's compliance practices.

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Biden Calls Japan and India 'Xenophobic' Nations

President Joe Biden has called Japan and India “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants, lumping the two with adversaries China and Russia.

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'Ridiculous': Top Biden staffer grilled for 'astounding' claim about not targeting Elon Musk

Rep. Jim Jordan grilled Robert Flaherty, a staffer to President Biden, after he said Elon Musk did not face "adverse actions" after taking over Twitter.

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SD Activists Say They Have Enough Signatures for Abortion Measure

Pro-abortion activists said their proposed amendment to enshrine the right to abortion in the South Dakota constitution has enough signatures.

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Coinbase reports first-quarter revenue beat after bitcoin rally leads surge in profit

Coinbase's quarterly results follow a big jump in the price of bitcoin from a year earlier, though the rally has stalled of late.

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Close to 300 ex-Obama-Biden staffers call to suspend military assistance to Israel

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All GOP senators press Biden not to support expanding WHO pandemic authority

The entire GOP Senate conference signed onto a letter to President Biden, urging him not to support international agreements being proposed by the WHO for future pandemics.

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Some Florida boaters seen on video dumping trash into ocean have been identified, officials say

The incident occurred Sunday in the Boca Inlet, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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Google makes case against DOJ's antitrust allegations

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Israel is retiring its Patriot missile batteries. They could help a struggling Ukraine.

Israel is retiring the Patriot air defense system after long dissatisfaction with it. But Patriot missiles have been crucial in Ukraine and elsewhere.

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Kevin Spacey Goes Nuclear on Upcoming Docuseries About Abuse Claims

“I will not sit back and be attacked by a dying network’s one-sided ‘documentary’ about me in their desperate attempt for ratings,” he said.

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North Carolina congressional candidate suspends campaign days before primary runoff

A candidate seeking the Republican nomination for a central North Carolina congressional seat has announced she’s suspending her campaign days before her primary runoff election.

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The establishment media are trying to scare swing voters away from Trump's popular promise to guard the nation's borders.

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Repealed Arizona 1864 abortion law won't be reversed for at least 90 days

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Palestinian flag raised at Harvard was put there by protestors, not the school

School officials and media reports say student protesters flew the Palestinian flag, not the university itself or its personnel.

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South Carolina Senator’s office confirms investigation is ongoing

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Many women seeking abortions this week at a small clinic in Miami-Dade County were surprised to learn about the state's new six-week ban.

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Analysis: Be ready for Donald Trump to never accept an election result

Former President Donald Trump has shown remarkable consistency over many years on a key issue of American politics: He does not have faith in election results.

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Bill Ackman Helps Bankroll Rager for UNC Frat Bros Who ‘Defended’ U.S. Flag

A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $424,000 for “the party they deserve.”

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Mississippi high court declines to rule on questions of public funds going to private schools

The Mississippi Supreme Court has declined to rule on whether the state is violating its own constitution with a program that would spend $10 million public money on infrastructure grants for private schools.

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When Cartier accidentally discounted a pair of $13,600 gold earrings online, one man bought two pairs. He's now been granted the right to keep them.

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