April 2023 ~ NEWS USA 7/24

Sunday, 30 April 2023

Arkansas woman indicted for allegedly selling $11,000 worth of stolen body parts

April 30, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas woman has pleaded not guilty to charges that she sold 20 boxes of stolen body parts from medical school cadavers to a Pennsylvania man for nearly $11,000.

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This Supreme Court is slow to issue rulings — glacially slow

April 30, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Supreme Court has decided fewer cases at this point of the term than at any time in the last 100 years.

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Nightly News Full Broadcast (April 29th)

April 30, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Man fatally shoots five people, including 8-year-old, in Texas, authorities report; Hundreds of American civilians evacuating from Sudan amid conflict; 12 million Americans under severe weather alerts; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

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States’ Push to Protect Kids Online Could Remake the Internet

April 30, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

New age restrictions for minors on sites like TikTok and Pornhub could also hinder adults’ access to online services.

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April 30, 2023 at 02:00AM

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14 people taken to hospitals in roof collapse near Ohio State University

April 30, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

More than a dozen people were injured in a roof collapse during a Saturday night house party near Ohio State University, officials in Columbus said.

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How Scalia Law School Became a Key Friend of the Supreme Court

April 30, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The school cultivated ties to justices, with generous pay and unusual perks. In turn, it gained prestige, donations and influence.

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April 30, 2023 at 12:00AM

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How Minnesota is becoming a laboratory in pushing progressive policy

April 29, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

With control of state government, Minnesota Democrats have turned the state into a laboratory for how to achieve progressive policy priorities.

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Women’s rights at stake as India’s population surpasses China’s

April 29, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

GADADI, India — Chandrika Majhi had big dreams before the Covid-19 pandemic, when she was a 17-year-old studying commerce in the capital of the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

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Eating disorders among teens more severe than ever, new research indicates

April 29, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Teen eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia have never been this rampant — or this severe, new research indicates.

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Kim Jong Un's sister insults Biden and slams U.S. defense agreement with Seoul

April 29, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The powerful sister of North Korea’s leader says her country would stage more provocative displays of its military might in response to a new U.S.-South Korean agreement to intensify nuclear deterrence to counter the North’s nuclear threat, which she insists shows their “extreme” hostility toward Pyongyang.

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Kim Jong Un's sister insults Biden and slams U.S. defense agreement with Seoul

April 29, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

California man who rammed car of teens who played doorbell prank convicted of murder

April 29, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A California man who rammed a car carrying a group of teenagers who had played a doorbell prank at his home in 2020 was convicted Friday of murder.

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Deepfake porn booms in the age of A.I.

April 29, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A new use of technology in the age of artificial intelligence has led to the disturbing trend of deepfake porn, which takes someone’s face and places it in another’s body without consent.

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In 'The Black Demon' movie and comics, a primeval shark offers a cautionary tale

April 28, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The movie "The Black Demon" and "The Black Demon Tales" comic book series draw on stories of giant sharks and Aztec and Maya legends about protecting the earth.

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War Court Proceedings Stream to Guantánamo From a Secret Chamber in Virginia

April 28, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The tribunals were intentionally set up offshore. Now, increasingly, military judges are hearing testimony and arguments from a classified annex.

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April 28, 2023 at 06:13AM

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Exxon and Chevron Report More Modest Profits as Oil Prices Ease

April 28, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The oil industry enjoyed record profits in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine, but the prices of oil and natural gas have fallen sharply in recent months.

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April 28, 2023 at 04:39AM

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James Corden addresses divided America in final ‘Late Late Show’

April 28, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

James Corden used part of his farewell speech on Thursday’s final episode of CBS’ “ The Late Late Show” to address the deep rift in America over hot button issues including politics and ideology.

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Russia kills at least 12 in biggest Ukraine air strikes for nearly two months

April 28, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Russia hurled missiles at cities across Ukraine as people slept early on Friday, killing at least 12 people in the first large-scale air strikes in nearly two months.

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Top Republicans Balk at WinRed’s Plan to Charge More for Online Donations

April 28, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Republican Party leaders are opposed to a proposed price hike by the online donation-processing company, WinRed, stirring debate about the company’s future.

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April 28, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Leading Putin critic Alexei Navalny says he may face life sentence

April 27, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that he was facing new extremism and terrorism charges that could keep him behind bars for life, as authorities set the stage for a new trial against the Kremlin’s leading critic.

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McCarthy passes his debt limit bill, but the path to averting default is deeply uncertain

April 27, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Speaker Kevin McCarthy passed his debt ceiling bill on Wednesday, but the impasse between Republicans and President Biden over raising the debt limit remains.

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Maps: A historic rainy season has primed California for floods

April 27, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The state’s high peaks stored historic amounts of snowfall this winter. Now the state’s aging water management systems could be at risk.

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Border officials are already short on space and money, and there's a massive migrant surge coming

April 27, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A massive surge in migrants at the southern border looms when the Title 42 Covid ban ends May 11, and local and federal officials are already short on money and space.

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The Tiny, Tight-Lipped Circle of Aides Guiding Biden 2024

April 27, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

They rarely give on-the-record interviews. Only two are on Twitter. But they will be the main force behind the president’s political strategy.

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April 27, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Rapper MoneySign Suede fatally stabbed in shower at California prison, lawyer says

April 27, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A Los Angeles area rapper known as “‘MoneySign Suede” was killed in a California prison Tuesday, his attorney and the state corrections department said.

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Supreme Court weighs 'home equity theft' dispute

April 26, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Supreme Court weighs Geraldine Tyler claim that a Minnesota county violated the Constitution by retaining a profit when it sold her home in a tax foreclosure sale.

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War crimes suspect free as Sudan chaos fuels uncertainty over jailed dictator's whereabouts

April 26, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Former high-ranking Sudanese official Ahmed Haroun, wanted for war crimes, says he has been freed from prison as the conflict between warring generals fuels chaos and uncertainty over the whereabouts of the country's deposed dictator Omar al-Bashir.

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Over half of 2022's most challenged books have LGBTQ themes

April 26, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

As the nation’s culture wars rage on in classrooms and libraries, attempts to ban books have reached a record high, and titles with LGBTQ themes remain top targets.

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Inside Biden’s Renewed Promise to Protect South Korea From Nuclear Weapons

April 26, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

President Biden’s emphasis on America’s willingness to defend South Korea is a striking admission that North Korea’s arsenal is here to stay.

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April 26, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Biden’s 2024 Re-Election Campaign Begins. You Might Miss It at First.

April 26, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The president has no immediate plans to barnstorm key states with large rallies. He will instead try to burnish his record, and hope Republican infighting continues.

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April 26, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Haitian residents lynch and set fire to suspected gang members

April 25, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Haitian police said on Monday that at least 10 suspected gang members had been lynched and their bodies burned by residents of Port-au-Prince.

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Biden Picks Julie Chávez Rodríguez as 2024 Campaign Manager

April 25, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Ms. Chávez Rodríguez, a veteran of Vice President Kamala Harris’s political orbit, also worked on the president’s 2020 campaign before becoming director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.

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April 25, 2023 at 04:58AM

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Ed Sheeran expected to testify in copyright trial over Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On'

April 25, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Opening statements were set to occur Tuesday after a jury was chosen in a trial that mashes up Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” with Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.”

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Biden Announces Re-election Bid, Defying Trump and History

April 25, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

While the president once pitched himself as “a bridge” to a new generation of Democratic leaders, he has decided that he is not ready to turn the torch over yet.

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April 25, 2023 at 03:00AM

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Writer E. Jean Carroll’s rape allegation against Trump goes to trial in New York

April 25, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Donald Trump's trial in E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit begins today. The trial comes shortly after Trump’s indictment on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.

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The woman with the golden gun: American arrested after Australian airport staff find 24-carat firearm

April 25, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

An American woman has been arrested at an airport in Sydney, Australia after border force workers found a 24-carat gold-plated handgun in her luggage.

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How one Chinese ambassador's comments set off a wave of European fury

April 24, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

China was scrambling Monday to ease European anger over comments by Lu Shaye, Beijing's ambassador to France, that questioned the sovereignty of ex-Soviet states.

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The seat belt sign is on: Viral videos and climate change boost concerns about turbulence

April 24, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Climate change could be making turbulence worse.

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Explorers find WWII ship sunk with over 1,000 Allied POWs

April 24, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A team of explorers said it found a sunken Japanese ship that was transporting Allied prisoners of war in the South China Sea when it was torpedoed in 1942.

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Explorers find WWII ship sunk with over 1,000 Allied POWs

April 24, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Ron DeSantis praises military build-up in visit to Japan

April 24, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential U.S. presidential candidate, met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday as part of a four-country trip.

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Hunter Biden legal team wants Treasury to investigate ex-Trump aide and Congress to act against MTG

April 24, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Hunter Biden’s legal team wants the Treasury Dept. to investigate an ex-Trump aide for circulating banking records linked to Biden and wants Congress to act against Marjorie Taylor Green for her statements.

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What Scalia’s Defense of a Free Jet Trip Says About Thomas’s Travels

April 24, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

In a combative 2004 memo rejecting calls for his recusal, Justice Antonin Scalia discussed whether a trip on a litigant’s plane was a gift that had to be disclosed.

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April 24, 2023 at 02:00AM

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An Iowa Campaign Event Defined More by Those Who Were Not There Than Those Who Were

April 23, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Republicans gathered in the state Saturday in a kickoff event that lacked the attendance of two front-runners, though their presence was felt.

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April 23, 2023 at 07:11AM

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Why everyone online is calling these Hollywood men 'babygirl'

April 23, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Online, the “Succession” character Kendall Roy has been described as many things: depressed, desperate for attention, cringe.

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Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy

April 23, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy Sunday, ending a tumultuous chapter for the struggling home goods retailer.

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New theories of possible link between Covid vaccines and tinnitus are emerging

April 23, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, has been linked to Covid vaccines. The CDC says there's no clear evidence, but researchers point to emerging theories.

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Leg-lengthening surgery is gaining popularity among men seeking to be taller, doctors say

April 23, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Leg-lengthening is an intense and expensive process, but it has become more popular and accepted in the last five years, a doctor said.

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Thai authorities issue extreme heat warnings as temperatures top 100

April 23, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Thai authorities on Saturday warned residents across large swathes of the country, including the capital Bangkok, to avoid going outdoors due to extreme heat.

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At U.Va., an Alumnus Attacked D.E.I. Programs. Now, He Is on the Board.

April 23, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

As D.E.I. programs come under attack, a plan at the University of Virginia for “more diversity, less Confederacy” enraged some alumni, who started organizing against it.

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April 23, 2023 at 12:00AM

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DeSantis Faces Republican Backlash on Issues While Trump Skates By

April 22, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Republican voters seem to be grading Donald Trump on a curve by in his third presidential campaign, while Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida faces a more traditional form of scrutiny.

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April 22, 2023 at 05:03AM

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The Kremlin wants ‘real men’ to prove themselves by joining the war in Ukraine

April 22, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Security guard, fitness trainer, taxi driver: All important jobs in peacetime but, in wartime Russia, these are not for “real men.”

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Are weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic making people lose their hair?

April 22, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

As demand for Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro soars, some are reporting hair loss they didn’t expect.

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Sub Hunt: NATO on Patrol for Russian Subs

April 22, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

NBC News on patrol in the North Atlantic hunting for Russian nuclear submarines lurking close to Europe’s vital energy lifelines - the oil and gas fields off the coast of Norway. SUB HUNT - a compelling 30-minute documentary examines mounting tension gripping the world after the unexplained sabotage of the Russian Nord Stream pipelines. Correspondent Tom Costello and an NBC team embark with the female captain of a Norwegian patrol ship making its rounds amid the towering Oil and Gas Platforms

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Child among 10 family members killed in South Africa mass shooting

April 22, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Ten members of the same family, seven of them female and one a 13-year-old boy, were killed in a mass shooting at a house in South Africa, police said Friday.

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Abortion Surges to the Center of the 2024 Campaign

April 22, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Democrats are vowing to make abortion rights a pillar of their campaigns, while Republicans are caught between their conservative base and a public that generally backs access to the procedure.

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April 22, 2023 at 02:00AM

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8 people shot, including 12-year-old, in Washington, D.C.

April 22, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Eight people were shot in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, including a 12-year-old girl, in two scenes that are likely connected, police said.

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Inhalant that contributed to Aaron Carter's death needs more regulation, advocates say

April 21, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Regulators, researchers and advocates disagree about the best way to discourage use of difluoroethane, which played a role in singer Aaron Carter’s death.

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$15M in gold and other valuables stolen in Toronto airport heist

April 21, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Police in Canada are investigating after an air cargo container carrying nearly $15 million in gold and other valuables vanished from the Toronto Pearson international airport on Monday.

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Supreme Court Expected to Decide on Abortion Pill Access: What to Know

April 21, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The court is expected to weigh in on whether a commonly used pill, mifepristone, should remain widely available. Here is what’s at stake.

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April 21, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Yellen calls for better U.S.-China relations as tensions rise

April 21, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that the U.S. and China “can and need to find a way to live together” in spite of their strained relations.

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Former Connecticut college student who killed man with a sword is sentenced to 55 years

April 21, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A Connecticut man who killed two people, one with a samurai sword, and kidnapped a woman in 2020 was sentenced to another 55-year prison sentence Thursday.

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House Republicans poised to pass transgender sports ban for schools

April 20, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Republican-backed bill is the latest GOP salvo in the intensifying culture wars over transgender rights in America.

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Pharmacies are still turning people away as the Adderall shortage continues

April 20, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Seven months into the nationwide Adderall shortage, pharmacies still struggle to keep the drug in stock for patients.

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‘Awesome’ solar eclipse wows viewers in Australia, Indonesia

April 20, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Under a cloudless sky, 20,000 eclipse chasers crowded a tiny outpost to watch a rare solar eclipse plunge part of Australia’s northwest coast into brief midday darkness Thursday while temporarily cooling the tropical heat.

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A Super PAC Targets Greene, Gaetz, Boebert and Others on the Far Right

April 20, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The bipartisan group will challenge hard-right House Republicans in their home districts, running ads that accuse the lawmakers of holding antidemocratic positions.

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April 20, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Stampede in Yemen’s capital kills at least 78 and injures dozens, official says

April 20, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A crowd stampeded at an event to distribute financial aid in Yemen’s capital Wednesday, killing at least 78 and injuring at least 73, according to witnesses and Houthi rebel officials.

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2 Texas cheerleaders were shot after 1 seemingly got into the wrong car after practice

April 19, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A man has been arrested after two Texas cheerleaders were shot, with one critically injured, after one of the athletes mistakenly got into the wrong vehicle, according to police and the owner of the gym the cheerleaders trained at.

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Fire kills more than two dozen patients in Beijing hospital

April 19, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The death toll rose to 29 on Wednesday from a fire at a Beijing hospital that was one of the Chinese capital’s deadliest in at least two decades.

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Is a 6-Week Abortion Ban a Disaster for DeSantis? Two Theories.

April 19, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

There were plenty of midterm elections where Republicans didn’t seem to pay a price over new abortion restrictions.

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April 19, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Fake Drake song sparks conversation over implications of A.I. generated music

April 19, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A TikTok user known as Ghostwriter 977 released a song called “Heart on my Sleeve” using artificial intelligence to imitate Drake and The Weeknd. Since that song has been pulled from streaming platforms, NBC’s Gadi Schwartz speaks with a panel to look into the ethical and legal implications of A.I. generated music.

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For Progressive Democrats, New Momentum Clashes With Old Debates

April 19, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A push and pull between progressive and moderate Democrats is shaping the party’s policies and politics.

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April 19, 2023 at 12:00AM

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California high school student dead, others hurt after stabbing suspect crashes car

April 19, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A Southern California high school student was killed and others were injured Tuesday after man suspected in an earlier stabbing hit them with his vehicle during a rollover crash, officials said.

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Apple opens first India store as fans take selfies with CEO Tim Cook

April 18, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook inaugurated the first retail store run by the company in India, underscoring the importance of its market.

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DeSantis Tried to Bury Her. Now She’s Helping Trump Try to Bury Him.

April 18, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Susie Wiles helped Ron DeSantis become governor of Florida, but he turned against her and banished her from his orbit. Donald Trump was all too happy to bring her in from the cold.

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April 18, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Senior Democrat Urges Executive Actions From Biden on Immigration

April 18, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The move is unusual for the senator, Bob Menendez, who has spent a majority of his time in Congress trying to pass new immigration laws.

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April 18, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Blinken warns Sudan’s rivals after U.S. diplomatic convoy comes under fire

April 18, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A U.S. diplomatic convoy came under fire in Sudan in an apparent attack by fighters linked to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), U.S.

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Putin visits Russian troops in occupied Ukraine

April 18, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited headquarters of the Russian troops fighting in Ukraine's Kherson and Luhansk regions early Tuesday.

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McConnell and Fetterman to return as Senate gears up for Biden nominations

April 17, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Two familiar faces will be back in the Senate when Congress returns after a recess with plans to vote on executive branch nominations and a fire safety bill.

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Rival armed forces intensify battle for control of Sudan as civilian death toll rises

April 17, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Sudan's military and the rival RSF paramilitary force were locked in a deadly battle for control on Monday, with nearly 100 civilians killed and Khartoum rocked by heavy fighting.

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Leading Putin critic sentenced to 25 years in Russian jail

April 17, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A court in Moscow on Monday convicted top Kremlin foe Vladimir Kara-Murza, Jr. on charges of treason and denigrating the Russian military and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.

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Start of trial in Dominion lawsuit against Fox News is delayed

April 17, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

WILMINGTON, Del. — The Dominion Voting Systems defamation trial against Fox News was delayed by the court late Sunday and is now scheduled to begin Tuesday.

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The 2024 Presidential Campaign is Finally Kicking into Gear

April 17, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Candidates are visiting early primary states, attending cattle calls and holding donor summits. The nascent campaign seems to be kicking into gear.

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April 17, 2023 at 12:00AM

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World leaders unite to call for ceasefire as battles rage for second day in Sudan

April 16, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

In a rare moment of unity Sunday, the United States, Russia and China all called for an end to the violence in Sudan where officials said dozens of people have been killed and hundreds wounded as the military and a powerful paramilitary group battled for control of the chaos-stricken African nation.

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What you need to know about the Dominion v. Fox News trial

April 16, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The Dominion trial against Fox News is set to begin Monday, a landmark defamation case that will determine whether the network can be held financially liable.

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Adults with Down syndrome face a health care system that often treats them as kids

April 16, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically, but now, aging adults with the condition face a health system unprepared to care for them.

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Former Indian lawmaker and his brother shot dead live on TV

April 16, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A former Indian lawmaker convicted of kidnapping and facing murder and assault charges was shot dead along with his brother in a dramatic attack that was caught live on TV in northern India, officials said Sunday.

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How a Campaign Against Transgender Rights Mobilized Conservatives

April 16, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Defeated on same-sex marriage, the religious right went searching for an issue that would re-energize supporters and donors. The campaign that followed has stunned political leaders across the spectrum.

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April 16, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Silencing conservative voices? These female radio station owners insist they're not

April 15, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Latino Media Network's Stephanie Valencia and Jess Morales Rocketto ownership of key Spanish-language radio stations tout cultural programming despite Democratic backgrounds.

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Video shows police at wrong house before fatal shooting of homeowner in New Mexico

April 15, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

New Mexico police officers discussed whether they were at the right house before the door opened and an armed homeowner was fatally shot, video shows.

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Macron signs strongly contested pension bill into French law

April 15, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

French President Emmanuel Macron has signed into law a bill to raise the state pension age that sparked mass protest, the government’s official journal showed on Saturday.

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Virginia’s Youngkin Pauses on Possible 2024 Campaign

April 15, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Glenn Youngkin was seen as a promising candidate after he was elected governor of Virginia, a Democratic-leaning state. But he appears to be putting national aspirations on hold.

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April 15, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Japanese prime minister uninjured amid sound of explosion at port he was visiting

April 15, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was uninjured after an explosion was heard at a port where he was scheduled to give a speech on the country's west coast Saturday, public broadcaster NHK reported.

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs stricter background check and storage bills

April 14, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Gun buyers in Michigan will have to undergo a background check, and gun owners will be required to safely store all firearms and ammunition when around minors.

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FAA says it has sent over 250 cases of unruly passengers to FBI since late 2021

April 14, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Federal officials said Thursday they have referred more than 250 unruly airline passengers to the FBI for possible criminal prosecution since late 2021, including one as recently as last month, when a man tried to stab a flight attendant with a broken-off spoon.

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Migrants crossing Darien Gap may soar to 400,000 in 2023, U.N. says

April 14, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Two U.N. groups said Thursday that the number of migrants crossing the dangerous Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama could soar to as many as 400,000 this year.

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Reader Mailbag: Presidential Announcements, That Fox Call and What’s Woke

April 14, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A look at Tim Scott and whether he has an angle to build a base of support.

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April 14, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Dalai Lama ‘unfairly labeled’ over tongue video, Tibet’s government-in-exile says

April 14, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The head of Tibet’s government-in-exile defended the Dalai Lama over video of him asking a boy to suck his tongue, saying it demonstrated his affectionate side.

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Biden says he's concerned about intel leak and DOJ 'getting close' to identifying leaker

April 13, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

President Joe Biden on Thursday said he is “concerned” by the leak of classified U.S. documents and that a probe into the leak is "getting close" to a conclusion.

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Russia says it may discuss prisoner swap involving American reporter, just not yet

April 13, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Russia may be willing to discuss a potential prisoner swap involving jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich with the U.S. after a court delivers its verdict, a top Russian diplomat said Thursday.

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Killer who faked his own fiery death back in South Africa after jailbreak with help from guards

April 13, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A man serving a life sentence for murder and rape who escaped from a top-security prison with help from guards by faking his own burning death was brought back to South Africa early Thursday after going on the run with his girlfriend.

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Macron stands by Taiwan comments after backlash as Germany's top diplomat embarks on ‘damage control’ in China trip

April 13, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

President Emmanuel Macron said France’s position on Taiwan had not changed and that he favored the current “status quo” in respect of the island, after he prompted a backlash in the United States and Europe.

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Visa Backlog in Brazil, Colombia, India and Mexico Takes Toll in U.S.

April 13, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The pileup has left visitors from places like Brazil, Colombia, India and Mexico waiting months, even a year or more, to visit family or do business in America.

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April 13, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Court Says Abortion Pill Can Remain Available but Imposes Temporary Restrictions

April 13, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The judges blocked the drug from being sent to patients through the mail and rolled back other steps the government had taken to ease access.

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April 13, 2023 at 12:26AM

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Russia set to overhaul draft system, making it nearly impossible to avoid military conscription

April 12, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Russian lawmakers on Tuesday voted to enforce an electronic draft system that would make it nearly impossible for men to avoid conscription, the latest sign that Moscow is preparing to boost a military struggling under Kyiv’s fierce counterattack.

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New York-area urologist accused of sexually abusing patients, including minors

April 12, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A New York-area doctor was charged in an indictment unsealed Tuesday with sexual abuse of multiple male patients over several years, accused of using the prestige of two prominent medical institutions to make his actions seem medically necessary and appropriate.

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Taiwan punches back against China with Winnie the Pooh badge

April 12, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Taiwanese are rushing to buy patches being worn by their air force pilots that symbolize the island’s resistance to Chinese war games.

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Democratic Convention Gives Chicago, Staggered by Pandemic, a Chance to Shine

April 12, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Republicans have cast Chicago as a metropolis of crime and dysfunction, but with the 2024 Democratic convention, Chicagoans are eager to prove them wrong.

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April 12, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Republican Mark Lamb Files to Run for Kyrsten Sinema’s Senate Seat

April 11, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Mark Lamb, a sheriff and an ally of former President Donald J. Trump, will run for the seat held by Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat-turned-independent.

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April 11, 2023 at 08:38AM

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Chicago Will Host 2024 Democratic Convention as Party Returns to Midwest

April 11, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

For their flagship gathering, President Biden and Democrats chose a city in the heart of a battleground region, which had argued that it embodied the party’s liberal values.

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April 11, 2023 at 07:40AM

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YouTubers square off in the boxing ring for Creator Clash 2

April 11, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Creator Clash aims to be different by deemphasizing online drama and big payouts.

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U.S. Declares WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich ‘Wrongfully Detained’ by Russia

April 11, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The finding means that the U.S. government sees the Wall Street Journal reporter as the equivalent of a political hostage.

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April 11, 2023 at 05:33AM

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Biden to explore his Irish lineage and meet with relatives on overseas trip

April 11, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

President Joe Biden will spend time tracing his family history this week on a trip that includes stops in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

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Pressured by Their Base on Abortion, Republicans Strain to Find a Way Forward

April 11, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Some in the party are urging compromise, warning of dire electoral consequences for 2024, while other stances, on guns and gay rights, also risk turning off moderates.

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April 11, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Planes de jubilación: los especialistas responden dudas

April 10, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

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Los lectores enviaron algunas de sus preguntas financieras más urgentes sobre temas como la seguridad social y la deuda de los préstamos estudiantiles. Los asesores financieros ofrecieron algunas ideas.

April 10, 2023 at 05:53AM

Twitter restricts users from liking or retweeting posts that link to Substack

April 10, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

As Twitter continues evolving under Elon Musk’s reign, one of the platform’s latest changes prevents users from liking or retweeting posts with Substack links.

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Biden Must Tread Rocky Path in Northern Ireland Before Tending Roots

April 10, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

President Biden, who has ancestral ties to Ireland, will mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland before heading south.

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April 10, 2023 at 04:20AM

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House Democrats to introduce bill to shore up abortion pill access after Texas ruling

April 10, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Democratic lawmakers are mobilizing in the wake of the Texas decision that threw access to an abortion pill into flux Friday.

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78-year-old woman arrested in third bank heist attempt, police say

April 10, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A 78-year-old woman with two past bank robbery convictions faces new charges after authorities allege she handed a teller a note that said “I didn’t mean to scare you” during a recent Missouri heist.

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Abortion Ruling Could Undermine the F.D.A.’s Drug-Approval Authority

April 10, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Legal scholars say the ruling by a Texas judge, if upheld, could spur disputes over many medications and upend the drug industry’s reliance on the agency.

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April 10, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Sen. Richard Blumenthal has surgery for leg broken at UConn parade

April 10, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, said surgery on Sunday intended to help heal a broken leg was "completely successful" and that he plans to be back at work next week.

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Can you use Ozempic and Wegovy to shed a few pounds quickly?

April 09, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Ozempic and Wegovy, drugs that have been used for weight loss, are gaining attention in the media as of late. But do they work for people trying to slim down quickly before summer?

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Europe Has Pledged a Million Shells for Ukraine in a Year. Can It Deliver?

April 09, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Probably not, experts say, given the shrunken state of its military industrial sector. A look at a major munitions maker helps explain why.

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April 09, 2023 at 02:00AM

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West Virginia's high-stakes Senate race turns into a GOP proxy war

April 09, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Some of the most powerful forces in Republican politics are on course for an explosive — and expensive — collision in West Virginia’s Senate primary.

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Deadly bacteria linked to eyedrops has grown resistant to nearly all treatments, CDC says

April 09, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The bacteria linked to recalled eyedrops causing infection and blindness had never been seen in the U.S. until 2022, the CDC says Almost 70 infections have been linked to the recalled eyedrops in 16 states.

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Stanford Law School’s Dean Takes a Stand for Free Speech. Will It Work?

April 09, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

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After a student protest, Jenny S. Martinez wrote a much-praised memo defending academic freedom. But that protest shows how complicated protecting free speech can be.

April 09, 2023 at 12:00AM

A judge suspended FDA approval of an abortion pill. Does the other one work on its own?

April 08, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A Texas judge is suspending the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. Will the remaining pill, misoprostol, work? What are the side effects?

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A Week of Youthful Activism Sends Out Political Shockwaves

April 08, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

After Donald Trump’s indictment on Tuesday, progressives cemented two crucial victories in Wisconsin and Chicago, and, in Nashville, a firestorm erupted after the expulsion of two liberal lawmakers.

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April 08, 2023 at 06:21AM

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In his final moments, an Indiana middle schooler blamed bullies for his suicide. Could a state bill have saved him?

April 08, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Terry Badger, 13, killed himself in March, leaving behind a video in which he blamed his bullies. A state bill aims to end bullying and save other kids.

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The cost of owning a car keeps rising, but a price drop could be on the horizon

April 08, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A growing cascade of financial pressures around owning a car are squeezing already strained consumers.

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Trump and His Lawyers: A Restless Search for Another Roy Cohn

April 08, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Hired after TV appearances or brief phone calls, lawyers for the former president can come and go, as he demands they defend him first in the court of public opinion.

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April 08, 2023 at 02:00AM

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FDA forces unproven premature birth drug Makena off market

April 07, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The FDA ordered the immediate market withdrawal of the drug Makena which was intended to prevent premature births, despite years of data showing it didn't help.

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How this grueling battle could guide Ukraine’s future

April 07, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Ukrainian defenders are holding out in Bakhmut even as Russian forces advance. Ahead of a spring offensive, NBC News looks at why Bakhmut matters.

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New Mexico police fatally shoot man after approaching wrong home

April 07, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Police in Farmington, New Mexico, fatally shot a man after approaching the wrong home during a domestic violence call, an incident the chief called "unbelievably tragic."

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How AI and DNA Are Unlocking the Mysteries of Global Supply Chains

April 07, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Firms are turning to advanced technologies to help answer a surprisingly tricky question: Where do products really come from?

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April 07, 2023 at 02:00AM

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How Elon Musk Is Changing the Twitter Experience

April 07, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

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Nearly six months after buying Twitter, Mr. Musk has made tweaks that have altered what people see on the platform and how they interact with it.

Here’s Where College Students Reveal What They Truly Care About

April 07, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

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These passionate opinions are a far cry from what you may have been lead to believe.

April 07, 2023 at 02:00AM

In Pristine Alaska, an Oil Giant Prepares to Drill for Decades

April 06, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Scientists say nations must stop new oil and gas projects to avoid climate catastrophe. But after the Biden administration greenlit the $8 billion Willow project, ConocoPhillips is racing ahead.

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April 06, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Trump prepares for legal battles amid presidential campaign

April 06, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Lawyers for Donald Trump have until early August to file any motions after the former president pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records. NBC News’ Dasha Burns explains how Trump is reacting to his arraignment and how the indictment is impacting his presidential campaign.

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Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties at talks in Beijing

April 06, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday and agreed to end their diplomatic rift in a deal facilitated by China last month.

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Three Takeaways From a Tumultuous Day in Politics

April 06, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A blowout in Wisconsin, an indictment in New York and a progressive victory in Chicago.

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April 06, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Spanish TV star says surrogate baby born in U.S. was conceived using her late son’s frozen sperm

April 06, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A 68-year-old Spanish TV actress said that her newly adopted daughter was conceived using her late son’s frozen sperm and is in fact her granddaughter, reigniting a debate over the bioethics of surrogacy and children’s right to privacy in Spain.

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House G.O.P.’s Plan to Cut Food Stamps Faces a Tough Vote

April 06, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

A proposal to tighten work requirements for federal nutrition programs has generated fissures among Republicans, highlighting the difficult choices ahead in coming up with a budget plan.

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April 06, 2023 at 12:00AM

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Family of 18-year-old mom who was fatally shot by a school officer in California reaches $13M settlement

April 05, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The family of an 18-year-old California woman who was fatally shot after a school safety officer opened fire on a car she was riding in has reached a multimillion dollar settlement with the school district involved.

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Queen Camilla: King Charles’ wife gets title on coronation invite

April 05, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

King Charles III’s wife has been officially identified as Queen Camilla for the first time, with Buckingham Palace using the title on invitations for the monarch’s May 6 coronation.

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¿Sabes qué son las eSIM y por qué son importantes?

April 05, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

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La tecnología eSIM, versión digital de la tarjeta SIM, está destinada a convertirse en la predominante. Este es un buen momento para hacer la transición.

The School Where the Pandemic Never Ended

April 05, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

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As the nation’s schools ‘return to normal,’ teachers in an L.A. neighborhood hit hard by Covid are left to manage their students’ grief — and their own.

April 05, 2023 at 02:00AM

After indictment Trump defends Georgia call, also under investigation

April 05, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Former President Donald Trump defended his phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger after he was charged with 34 felony counts. Trump pressured Raffensperger to overturn the 2020 election results. The incident is also under investigation.

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Israeli police storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, raising fears of wider fighting

April 05, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Israeli police stormed into the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City early Wednesday, firing stun grenades at Palestinian youths who hurled firecrackers at them.

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AI in an ancient city: Can technology help you on your European vacation?

April 04, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Tourism apps, websites and chatbots that use artificial intelligence to tailor itineraries for the user based on their preferences and time. They’re popping up at a rate of knots, so NBC News decided to put three of them to the test.

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China warns McCarthy not to meet with Taiwan's president in the U.S.

April 04, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

China warned House Speaker Kevin McCarthy not to meet with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen as she transits through the United States this week.

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Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. after failing to secure funding

April 04, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Virgin Orbit on Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. after failing to secure a funding lifeline.

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Chicagoans Go to the Polls in a Mayoral Race Between Very Different Democrats

April 04, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

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Paul Vallas, a former public school executive, has called for a crackdown on crime, while Brandon Johnson, a county commissioner, wants to expand social programs.

April 04, 2023 at 02:00AM

George Soros Is a Familiar Villain for the Right Wing in Trump’s Indictment

April 04, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

Conspiracy theorists have long attributed wildly varied events to George Soros, in attacks often viewed as antisemitic. His indirect donations to a prosecutor’s campaign are animating Trump allies.

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April 04, 2023 at 02:00AM

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Wisconsin’s High-Stakes Supreme Court Race: What to Watch

April 04, 2023 Muhammad Iqbal No comments

The election for a swing seat on the court is likely to determine whether abortion remains illegal in Wisconsin, as well as the future of the state’s heavily gerrymandered political maps.

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April 04, 2023 at 12:00AM

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