MONDAY, AUGUST 2nd 2021 Updated 23:59 ET
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OLYMPICS, GOLD, WOMEN, CANADA
Olympic champ Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy said reconnecting with his long-absent American father helped spur him to victory in the 100-meter sprint on Sunday. “I haven’t seen him, we have only spoken. But he wrote to me last night saying, ‘You can do it,’”
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MASK, CUOMO, MANDATE, MAYOR
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is the latest Democratic politician to live by the "Rules For Thee But Not For Me" mantra with the an assist from liberal news organizations that ignored or downplayed her budding scandal. Bowser has largely been given
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COVID, 19, FLORIDA, DELTA
Latest COVID-19 updates:Florida breaks record in cases, hospitalizations; over 1M vaccine doses thrown away in 10 states The U.S. likely won't see the lockdowns that plagued the nation last year despite surging infections, but "things are going to get worse,"
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INFRASTRUCTURE, BILL, BIPARTISAN, SENATORS
If the United States Senate votes this week on the bipartisan so-called “infrastructure” bill, it would be humanly impossible for any U.S. senator to read it before voting on it. The text of a draft of the bill, obtained exclusively by Breitbart News from
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OLYMPICS, HUBBARD, LAUREL, MEDAL
Trans Athlete Laurel Hubbard Has Made Olympic History Competing In Individual Event Enlarge this image toggle caption Swen Pförtner/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Swen Pförtner/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Laurel Hubbard has made history by
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MORATORIUM, EVICTION, BIDEN, EXTEND
The White House scrambled Monday to address rising evictions nationwide, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rebuffed President Biden‘s request to extend a moratorium and the administration faced a growing political problem. With lawmakers in
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SAUNDERS, RAVEN, PROTEST, OLYMPIC
(CNN) US shot-putter Raven Saunders has explained what the gesture she made following her silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics meant. The 25-year-old raised her hands and crossed them in an X as she and her fellow medal winners posed for photos, telling
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BELARUS, ASYLUM, POLAND, SPRINTER
August 2, 2021 TOKYO (Reuters) – A Belarusian athlete who refused to board a flight https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/exclusive-olympics-belarusian-athlete-says-she-was-taken-airport-go-home-after-2021-08-01 after she said she was taken to the airport
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LAB, WUHAN, REPORT, COVID
"All the facts" show there is a high chance that the coronavirus that sparked the COVID-19 pandemic came through careless activity from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the findings in a new report could lead to information showing how American officials
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PROGRAM, REFUGEE, TALIBAN, EXPANDS
The Biden administration is ramping up its efforts to evacuate Afghans at risk of reprisals from the Taliban amid an increase in violence, the State Department announced — as the war-torn nation’s leader blames the “sudden” US withdrawal for the escalation
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GRAHAM, COVID, LINDSEY, 19
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday lauded the Covid vaccine after testing positive for the disease, saying that his "symptoms would be far worse" without it. Graham, 66, said in a tweet that the House physician notified him he tested positive despite being
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BIRTHDAY, OBAMA, 60TH, COVID
As the Delta variant of the coronavirus is reportedly surging in certain areas, former President Barack Obama and his handlers have been busy planning and prepping for a 60th birthday bash that could see as many as 700 people in attendance. Along with a “COVID
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BEAM, BALANCE, SIMONE, BILES
Biles came into the Tokyo Games as one of Team USA’s shining stars, but a case of the twisties left her unable to perform in the team finals, then the individual events for floor, uneven bars and vault.
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GRIFFIN, LUNG, CANCER, KATHY
She said she had contracted the disease despite never having smoked. Between 10% and 20% of lung cancer cases occur in people who have not smoked, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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OFFICER, SUICIDE, CAPITOL, RIOT
Security forces try to keep protesters outside the U.S. Capitol during a protest against the certification of the 2020 presidential election results by Congress in Washington, D.C., January 6, 2021. (Stephanie Keith/Reuters) A Washington, D.C., police officer
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TALIBAN, AFGHAN, KEY, CITIES
Taliban fighters struck Kandahar airport in southern Afghanistan with at least three rockets overnight, the insurgent group's spokesman said on Sunday, adding that the aim was to thwart air strikes conducted by Afghan government forces. "Kandahar airport was
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MADE, PROGRESS, LIFTED, EVACUATIONS
Firefighters in Oregon reported good progress in the battle against the nation’s largest wildfire, while authorities canceled evacuation orders near a major blaze in Northern California and another in Hawaii BLY, Ore. -- Firefighters in Oregon reported good
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ACTIVITY, FACTORY, GROWTH, PMI
FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises from a factory during the sunset at Keihin industrial zone in Kawasaki, Japan, January 16, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises from a factory during the sunset at Keihin industrial zone in Kawasaki, Japan, January
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NEW, TIBBETTS, TRIAL, MOLLIE
An Iowa judge on Monday denied a request for a new trial by a man convicted of 2018 killing Mollie Tibbetts, a University of Iowa student whose body was found in a cornfield weeks after she vanished while going on a run. The ruling by Judge Joel Yates clears
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HASSAN, FELL, LAP, RUNNER
An Olympic Runner Fell During The Last Lap Of The 1,500. She Still Won The Race Enlarge this image toggle caption Matthias Hangst/Getty Images Matthias Hangst/Getty Images TOKYO — Dutch distance runner Sifan Hassan was entering the final lap of her 1,500
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SOUTH, KOREA, 11, OLYMPICS
FILE PHOTO: People wearing masks walk at Myeongdong shopping district amid social distancing measures to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Seoul, South Korea, May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji FILE PHOTO: People wearing masks walk
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WILDFIRES, TURKEY, DAY, EVACUATED
For the sixth straight day, Turkish firefighters battled Monday to control the blazes that are tearing through forests near Turkey’s beach destinations. Fed by strong winds and scorching temperatures, the fires that began Wednesday have left eight people dead.
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BIDEN, HEADLINING, DEMOCRATIC, SCHEDULE
56 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will receive his daily briefing in the Oval Office 2.5 hours before he actually returns from Camp David then, in the evening, he will speak at a Democrat political event. President
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ARRESTED, JACKSON, JESSE, CAPITOL
Rev. Jesse Jackson was arrested Monday with other activists protesting for “voting rights” on Capitol Hill. A photo of Jackson, with a mask under his nose, was first posted on Twitter by Sam Ford of ABC 7: Rev Jesse Jackson has been arrested protesting for
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OLYMPICS, GOLD, WOMEN, CANADA
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Olympics-Athletics-Greek Tentoglou wins men’s long jump gold in Tokyo
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Men's Long Jump - Final - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece celebrates winning gold REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Men's Long Jump - Final - Olympic Stadium,
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Jade Carey Wins Gold On Floor Exercise At The Tokyo Olympics
American gymnast Jade Carey won the gold medal on floor exercise at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday. The 21-year-old from Arizona bounced back from a frightening stumble during the vault final on Sunday to claim the top spot on floor with a score of 14.366. The
Fox News
No keeping her down: After a fall, busy Hassan gets a gold
Sifan Hassan pointed to her left shoulder. "I have pain here," she said. Then, her right leg. "Pain here." Then, she dropped her hands to her sides in exhaustion, too tired to explain it anymore. "Pain there." Winning the Olympics really can hurt sometimes.
NPR
U.S. Gymnast Jade Carey Takes Gold In The Olympic Floor Exercise Final
U.S. Gymnast Jade Carey Takes Gold In The Olympic Floor Exercise Final Enlarge this image toggle caption Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images TOKYO — U.S. gymnast Jade Carey has won gold – and her first Olympic medal – in the individual
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US Women's Olympic Football Team Stunned by Semi-Final Loss to Canada
The United States fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat to Canada in the semi-finals of the women's Olympic football tournament on Monday with Jessie Fleming grabbing the winner with a 75th minute penalty. In the gold medal match, Canada will play the winner of the
CNN
USWNT loses to Canada in semifinals at Tokyo 2020
(CNN) The United States Women's National Team narrowly lost to Canada 1-0 in the Olympic semifinals in Japan on Monday, ending the world champion's bid for the gold medal. Jessie Fleming's second-half penalty decided the game as Canada defeated the US for
Breitbart
Rapinoe After Olympic Loss: ‘Don’t Think I’ve Ever Lost To Canada’
After the U.S. women’s soccer team lost 1-0 to Canada on Monday at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, forward Megan Rapinoe told reporters, “Obviously, we never want to lose to Canada. I don’t think I’ve ever lost to Canada. … this sucks. It sucks.” “It’s terrible.
ABC
Canada upsets US with 1-0 win in women's soccer
Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada earned a 1-0 semifinal victory over the United States in the Olympic women’s soccer competition KASHIMA, Japan -- Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada earned
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Olympics-Shooting-Zhang sets rifle 3P world record, Quiquampoix wins rapid gold
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Shooting - Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions - Final - Asaka Shooting Range, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Zhang Changhong of China in action REUTERS/Ann Wang Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Shooting - Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions - Final - Asaka Shooting
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U.S. Women's Soccer Loses To Canada, 1-0, In Tokyo Olympics Semifinal
No gold or even silver for you, U.S. women’s national soccer team. The world’s top-ranked squad lost Monday to No. 8 Canada, 1-0, in a Tokyo Olympics semifinal that left the Americans far short of expectations. After a foul by Tierna Davidson of the U.S.,
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Olympics-Soccer-U.S women stunned in semi-final loss to Canada
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Soccer Football - Women - Semifinal - United States v Canada - Ibaraki Kashima Stadium, Ibaraki, Japan - August 2, 2021. Jessie Fleming of Canada celebrates scoring their first goal from the penalty spot with teammates REUTERS/Edgar
NPR
U.S. Women's Soccer Is Tied 0-0 Against Canada In The Olympic Semifinal
U.S. Women's Soccer Is Tied 0-0 Against Canada In The Olympic Semifinal Enlarge this image toggle caption Andre Penner/AP Andre Penner/AP TOKYO — The semifinal Olympic women's soccer game between the top-ranked U.S. and Canada is scoreless after the first
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Olympics-Cycling-Fans finally get up close at Izu velodrome
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Cycling - Track - Women's Team Sprint - Qualification - Izu Velodrome, Shizuoka, Japan - August 2, 2021. A cyclist warms up before the event. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Cycling - Track - Women's Team Sprint - Qualification
CNN
Jade Carey: Gold medal winner says Simone Biles told her to go and 'kill floor'
(CNN) With the words of USA teammate Simone Biles resounding in her ears -- "Go out and kill floor" -- gymnast Jade Carney did just that at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday. Carey finished eighth in Sunday's vault final -- she made a mistake on the first of her
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Olympics-Hockey-India, Argentina women reach semis, Australia, Germany out
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Hockey - Women - Quarterfinal - Australia v India - Oi Hockey Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Players of India celebrate after winning their match. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Hockey - Women - Quarterfinal -
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Olympic Sprint King Lamont Marcell Jacobs Reconnects With American Father He Last Saw As Infant
Olympic champ Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy said reconnecting with his long-absent American father helped spur him to victory in the 100-meter sprint on Sunday. “I haven’t seen him, we have only spoken. But he wrote to me last night saying, ‘You can do it,’”
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Olympics-Wrestling-Mensah-Stock stuns defending champ Dosho, marches into semis
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Wrestling - Freestyle - Women's 68kg - Quarterfinal - Makuhari Messe Hall A, Chiba, Japan - August 2, 2021. Tamyra Marianna Stock Mensah of the United States reacts after winning REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Wrestling
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Olympics-Gymnastics-An Olympic curse for French athlete? There’s always Paris
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Men's Rings - Final - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Samir Ait Said of France in action on the rings REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Men's Rings - Final
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Olympics-Athletics-Hassan bags first gold, Kenya’s steeplechase run ends
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 5000m - Final - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands celebrates winning the gold medal REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 5000m - Final
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Olympics-Cycling-World records, Chinese gold as track starts with a bang
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Cycling - Track - Women's Team Sprint - Medal Ceremony - Izu Velodrome, Shizuoka, Japan - August 2, 2021. Gold medallists Bao Shanju of China and Zhong Tianshi of China celebrate REUTERS/Matthew Childs Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Cycling -
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Olympics-Gold medal boosts pandemic-hit surf paradise in Brazil
FILE PHOTO: Brazilian surfer Italo Ferreira, gold medalist at Tokyo 2020 Olympics, practices at Point Secret beach in his hometown Baia Formosa, in Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil, July 30, 2021. REUTERS/Rodolfo Buhrer FILE PHOTO: Brazilian surfer Italo
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Olympics-Gymnastics-Biles on start list for balance beam final
FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Women's Team - Final - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - July 27, 2021. Simone Biles of the United States wearing a mask REUTERS/Mike Blake FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic
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Olympics-Athletics-One down, two to go – Hassan kicks off treble bid with 5,000m gold
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 5000m - Final - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands celebrates winning the gold medal REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 5000m - Final
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Olympics-Jacobs made peace with troubled childhood to strike gold
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Men's 100m - Medal Ceremony - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Gold medallist, Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy celebrates on the podium REUTERS/Dylan Martinez Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Men's 100m - Medal
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Olympics-Gymnastics-Liu leads China to one-two win in men’s rings
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Men's Rings - Medal Ceremony - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Gold medallist Liu Yang of China celebrates on the podium with his medal REUTERS/Mike Blake Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics
Fox News
Canada sends US women's soccer to bronze-medal match with narrow Olympics semifinals victory
Canada defeated U.S. women’s soccer on Monday and took away its hopes of a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Canada’s Jessie Fleming converted on a penalty shot in the 75th minute to get the lead. The team would never look back and ended up beating the U.S.,
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Olympics-Sailing-Organisers hope for winds to pick up as sailing start delayed
FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Sailing Training Session - Enoshima Yacht Harbor, Tokyo, Japan – July 24, 2021. General view during training. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Sailing Training Session - Enoshima Yacht Harbor, Tokyo,
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Olympics-Gymnasitcs-Biles likely hit ‘reset’ button – psychologist
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Men's Rings - Medal Ceremony - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Simone Biles of the United States wearing a protective face mask looks on REUTERS/Mike Blake TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Tokyo
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Olympics-Badminton-Denmark’s Axelsen bags men’s singles gold, dethroning Chen Long
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Badminton - Men's Singles - Medal Ceremony - MFS - Musashino Forest Sport Plaza, Tokyo, Japan – August 2, 2021. Gold medallist Viktor Axelsen of Denmark poses with his medal. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Badminton -
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Olympics-Athletics-Camacho-Quinn dazzles in 100m hurdles gold, Tentoglou grabs long jump title
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 100m Hurdles - Final - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico celebrates winning gold REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 100m Hurdles -
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TOKYO OLYMPICS: What you need to know right now
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Women's Floor Exercise - Final - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Simone Biles of the United States and team members react as Jade Carey of the United States performs her floor exercise
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Olympics-Cycling-China claim women’s team sprint gold
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Cycling - Track - Women's Team Sprint - Medal Ceremony - Izu Velodrome, Shizuoka, Japan - August 2, 2021. Gold medallists Bao Shanju of China and Zhong Tianshi of China pose. REUTERS/Matthew Childs Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Cycling - Track
Fox News
Megan Rapinoe on US women's soccer's Olympics loss to Canada: 'It sucks'
Megan Rapinoe and the U.S. women’s soccer team were stunned in the Tokyo Olympics semifinals against Canada and will compete for a bronze medal instead of a gold. Canada defeated the U.S., 1-0, thanks to a Jessie Fleming goal from the penalty spot. While the
Newsmax
US Women's Olympic Soccer Team Stunned by Semi-Final Loss to Canada
The United States fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat to Canada in the semi-finals of the women's Olympic soccer tournament on Monday with Jessie Fleming grabbing the winner with a 75th minute penalty. In the gold medal match, Canada will play the winner of the
OANN
Olympics-Athletics: Moroccan El Bakkali ends Kenyan steeplechase domination
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Men's 3000m Steeplechase - Final - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Soufiane El Bakkali from Morocco in action. REUTERS/Andrew Boyers Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Men's 3000m Steeplechase - Final - Olympic
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Olympics-Basketball-U.S. women sweep, France and Japan advance to quarter-finals
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Basketball - Women - Group B - France v United States - Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan - August 2, 2021. United States players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Brian Snyder Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Basketball - Women - Group B - France
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Olympics-Cycling-Lucky escape for Australian Porter after handlebar failure
Aug 2, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Alexander Porter (AUS) crashes in the men's team pursuit qualifying when his handlebars broke off the frame of the his bicycle during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Izu Velodrome. Mandatory Credit: Andrew P. Scott-USA TODAY
Breitbart
Canada Defeats U.S. Women in Olympics Soccer Semis
There will be no gold medal chance for the U.S. women’s soccer team at the Tokyo Olympics after they went down to Canada early Monday morning. The 1-0 victory was the first by the Canadians against their U.S. neighbour since 2001. A second-half penalty delivered
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MASK, CUOMO, MANDATE, MAYOR
USA Today
Cuomo: NYC transit workers must get jab or test
Cuomo: NYC transit workers must get jab or test Gov. Andrew Cuomo said workers in New York City's airports and public transit system will have to get vaccinated or face weekly COVID-19 testing, but he stopped short Monday of mandating either masks or inoculations
Fox News
Washingtonian's attempt to cover for DC mayor's photo scandal relentlessly mocked on Twitter
The Washingtonian, a magazine based in the nation's capital, provided a new twist in the story about D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser being caught on camera not wearing a mask indoors at a wedding despite her new order reinstating masks be worn indoors regardless of
ABC
Cuomo mandates vaccines or testing for NYC transit workers
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says workers in New York City’s airports and public transit system will have to get vaccinations or face weekly testing for the coronavirus, but he stopped short of mandating either masks or inoculations for the general public NEW YORK --
Newsmax
Rasmussen Poll: Majority of Dems Want Masks on Vaccinated
Mask mandates have become one of the more divisive political issues in America, and Rasmussen Reports' latest poll shows 66% of Democrats want mask mandates to remain even for those who are vaccinated. The numbers are completely the opposite for likely Republican
CNN
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says no to a mask mandate for vaccinated people
(CNN) New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio strongly encouraged vaccinated people to wear masks indoors but stopped short of reissuing a mask mandate on Monday, spurning guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "We want to strongly recommend
National Review
Cuomo Urges New York Businesses to Adopt ‘Vaccine-Only Admission’
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D., N.Y.) speaks during a news conference in New York, July 6, 2021. (Jeenah Moon/Reuters) During a press briefing Monday, Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged private businesses in the state to adopt “vaccine-only admission”
Huffington Post
San Francisco, Other Bay Area Counties Reinstate Mask Mandates
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Health officials in San Francisco and six other Bay Area counties announced Monday that they are reinstating a mask mandate for all indoor settings as COVID-19 infections surge because of the highly contagious delta variant. The order
Red State
Journalist Tweets What She's Seen in D.C. Since Mask Mandate in Clear Warning Sign for Democrats
As you’ve probably already heard, Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser not only conveniently set a mask mandate in the city to go into effect the day after she attended a swanky birthday party in her honor late last week, but on the very day it went into effect
NPR
In Missouri, There is Pushback To Mask Mandates In St. Louis And Kansas City
In Missouri, There is Pushback To Mask Mandates In St. Louis And Kansas City A new universal mask mandate goes into effect Monday in Kansas City, where COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising. The last mask mandate there sparked a mayoral recall effort. National
Breitbart
Kansas City Resumes Indoor Mask Mandate, Even for Fully Vaccinated
Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday brought back its indoor mask mandate following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) controversial guidance, urging vaccinated individuals to mask up. Mayor Quinton Lucas, a Democrat, announced the order last
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NY Daily News
De Blasio: COVID-vaccinated New Yorkers should wear masks indoors to slow delta variant
Stark new data on the delta variant that emerged last week showed the virus mutation is comparable to chickenpox in how easily it can be spread. The virus can also be spread to and from those who’ve been vaccinated, although the health impacts on those who’ve
Washington Times
Cuomo mandates vaccines or testing for NYC transit workers
NEW YORK (AP) – Gov. Andrew Cuomo said workers in New York City‘s airports and public transit system will have to get coronavirus vaccinations or face weekly testing, but he stopped short Monday of mandating either masks or inoculations for the general public,
USA Today
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urges businesses go to 'vaccine-only admission'; Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive: Today's COVID-19 news
Pressure continues to increase from Democratic elected officials to get people vaccinated against the coronavirus as infections mount across the country, fueled by the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant. Days after President Joe Biden said federal
Conservative Daily News
These 12 High-Profile Politicians Got Caught Violating Their Own COVID Rules
Amid widespread panic and alarmism over the “Delta variant” of COVID-19, Mayor Muriel Bowser just reinstated an indoor mask-mandate in Washington, DC. She did so despite the capital city seeing just four COVID deaths in July, leading many to dub the renewed
USA Today
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urges businesses go to 'vaccine-only admission'; Florida sets hospitalization record: Today's COVID-19 news
Pressure continues to increase from Democratic elected officials to get people vaccinated against the coronavirus as infections mount across the country, fueled by the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant. Days after President Joe Biden said federal
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McDonald’s makes masks mandatory for all customers, staff
FILE PHOTO: A sign is seen at a McDonald's restaurant in Queens, New York, U.S., March 17, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly FILE PHOTO: A sign is seen at a McDonald's restaurant in Queens, New York, U.S., March 17, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly August 2, 2021 (Reuters)
USA Today
New York Gov. Cuomo urges businesses to adopt 'vaccine-only admission'; Delta yields more reinfections, Fauci says: Latest COVID-19 news
Pressure continues to increase from Democratic elected officials to get people vaccinated against the coronavirus as infections mount across the country, fueled by the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant. Days after President Joe Biden said federal
Fox News
DC Mayor Bowser gets a pass from corporate media after being photographed maskless at wedding reception
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is the latest Democratic politician to live by the "Rules For Thee But Not For Me" mantra with the an assist from liberal news organizations that ignored or downplayed her budding scandal. Bowser has largely been given
ABC
Mask mandate reinstated in San Francisco Bay Area amid surge
Health officials in San Francisco and six other Bay Area counties have announced that they are reinstating a mast mandate for all indoor settings as COVID-19 infections surge SAN FRANCISCO -- Health officials in San Francisco and six other Bay Area counties
Fox News
Washington, DC locals react to renewed mask mandate
Washington, D.C. residents who spoke with Fox News on Monday were largely supportive of the city's renewed mask mandate. Mayor Muriel Bowser's reinstated mandate, which went into effect Saturday morning, requires residents over the age of 2 to wear face masks
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USA Today
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urges businesses adopt 'vaccine-only admission'; Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive: Today's COVID-19 news
Pressure continues to increase from Democratic elected officials to get people vaccinated against the coronavirus as infections mount across the country, fueled by the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant. Days after President Joe Biden said federal
Fox News
DC Mayor Bowser rejoins ever-growing list of COVID hypocrites
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser appeared to break her own coronavirus-related restrictions over the weekend, renewing her standing on the ever-growing list of "rules for thee, not for me" Democrats who have faced criticism for hypocrisy over the course
National Review
Bill De Blasio Urges Mask Wearing Stops Short Mandate
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio takes a facility tour before a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a Nanotronics manufacturing center at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, in Brooklyn, N.Y., April 28, 2021. (John Minchillo/Reuters) During a press conference
Fox News
NYC to recommend, not mandate masks for vaccinated people indoors
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday that he is not imposing a mandate for people to wear masks, but he did "strongly recommend" that people do so in public indoor spaces, whether they are vaccinated against coronavirus or not. The recommendation
Breitbart
San Francisco, 6 Other Bay Area Counties Reinstate Mask Mandates
San Francisco and six other Bay Area counties will reinstate a mask mandate for all indoor environments as cases of the coronavirus “Delta variant” continue to rise, health officials announced Monday. The new mandate — which applies to everyone, regardless
Breitbart
D.C. Mayor Defends Maskless Partying, Blames 'Conservative Media'
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday announced that people would be required to mask up inside even if they are vaccinated beginning on Saturday. But just hours before the mandate, photos surfaced of Bowser officiating a wedding and partying with guests without
Newsmax
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Won't Issue Mask Mandate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is strongly encouraging people in New York who are vaccinated to wear masks indoors but will not mandate that they do so. New York requires masks on public transportation, in hospitals, and schools. "We want to strongly recommend
Newsmax
Cuomo Calls on New York Businesses to Require Vaccine
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has asked businesses in the state to only serve customers who are completely vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to avoid a "worst case scenario," the governor said on Monday. "I am asking them, and suggesting to them, go to vaccine-only
Breitbart
Andrew Cuomo to Private Businesses: ‘Go to Vaccine-Only Admission’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on Monday asked private businesses, including bars and restaurants, to “go to vaccine-only admission,” thereby barring patrons who are unvaccinated and insisting that the proposed policy is in their “best business interest.” “Everybody
Breitbart
Nolte: 66% of Democrats Are Anti-Science Mask Nazis
Those who require more proof that Democrats have zero respect for science and math need only look at the latest polling from Rasmussen. A full 66 percent of these lunatics believe the vaccinated should be REQUIRED to wear a mask in public. “Should people be
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Newsmax
Democrats Under Fire for Attending Large Gatherings
Several prominent members of the Democratic Party have come under fire from conservatives for reportedly attending large functions without wearing masks, according to the Washington Examiner. Just hours after imposing an indoors face mask mandate amid the
Red State
CNN Has a Tortured Coping Session in Attempt to Defend Mayor Bowser From Mask Hypocrisy
Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has found herself in hot water over the last few days regarding her city’s new mask mandate. Originally, Bowser delayed the mandate until the day after her birthday festivities, which included a night with comedian Dave Chappelle.
Conservative Daily News
DC Mayor Denies Breaking Her Own Mask Mandate Despite Photo Evidence
Democratic Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser denied breaking her own mask mandate at a wedding Saturday night, despite photo evidence showing her seated maskless at a table. The Washington Examiner first reported late Saturday that the mayor had officiated
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COVID, 19, FLORIDA, DELTA
Newsmax
Louisiana's Dem Gov. Brings Back Indoor Mask Mandate
Amid a resurgence of COVID-19 due to the delta variant, Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards is reinstituting a statewide mask mandate indoors for all people age 5 and older, "regardless of vaccination status," until at least Sept. 1. The return to mandatory masking
USA Today
Infections surging and 'things are going to get worse,' Fauci says; Florida breaks another record: COVID updates
Latest COVID-19 updates:Florida breaks record in cases, hospitalizations; over 1M vaccine doses thrown away in 10 states The U.S. likely won't see the lockdowns that plagued the nation last year despite surging infections, but "things are going to get worse,"
Red State
COVID-19 Vaccinated U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Tests Positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 is showing to be a bit tricker than the CDC or the WHO originally anticipated. With the back and forth that happened in Washington D.C. last week with the new indoor mask mandate issued by the CDC and the messaging at the White House it is no wonder
Huffington Post
Miami Beach Mayor Rips Ron DeSantis As 'Pied Piper' Of COVID-19, Leading State 'Off A Cliff'
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber ripped Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as the “pied piper” of COVID-19 who is “leading everybody off a cliff.” Gelber blasted the governor’s opposition to COVID-19 health measures, including masks, even as the state has
Fox News
San Francisco hospitals report hundreds of COVID-19 infections among vaccinated staff
Two hospitals in San Francisco reported hundreds of staff infected with coronavirus in July, with breakthrough infections comprising the majority of cases. CLICK HERE TO FIND A COVID-19 VACCINE NEAR YOU As of August 2, 55 staff members out of over 7,000 staffers
CNN
Delta variant challenges China’s zero Covid strategy — and raises questions over its vaccine efficacy
Citizens line up at a Covid-19 testing site in Yuhuatai district of Nanjing, in eastern China's Jiangsu province, on August 2, 2021. CNN — China’s hardline zero Covid strategy is facing a fresh challenge from the rapid spread of the Delta variant, amid concerns
National Review
White House Turns On Media COVID Coverage
Welcome back to “Forgotten Fact-Checks,” a weekly column produced by National Review’s News Desk. This week, we dive into tensions between the Biden administration and the mainstream media over COVID-19 stories, the D.C. mayor’s maskless birthday soiree, and
ABC
COVID-19 live updates: TSA sees highest number of travelers since start of pandemic amid delta variant spread
Just 58.1% of Americans ages 12 and up are fully vaccinated. The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads. More than 613,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 and over 4.1 million people have died worldwide,
New York Post
Florida hits record number for Covid patients in hospital
Florida hit a grim high on Sunday for the daily number of Coronavirus patients admitted to the hospital. A total of 10,207 patients were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Florida on Sunday, the highest number in the state one day after breaking its record for
NPR
Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections Are Rare, But Delta Poses Risks To Vaccinated People
Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections Are Rare, But Delta Poses Risks To Vaccinated People Breakthrough COVID-19 infections are still quite rare, but scientists are now learning more about the risks posed by the delta variant to people who are vaccinated. Health
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Washington Times
CDC insists ‘breakthrough infection’ is rare amid increasing delta fears
The Biden administration said Monday that COVID-19 is clearly “not done with us,” but that vaccines remain a critical barrier of protection against disease and transmission amid concerns about “breakthrough” infections from aggressive variants. Sen. Lindsey
USA Today
Over 1M vaccine doses thrown away in 10 states as COVID cases rise
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare's chief communications officer sounded the alarm on COVID-19 hospitalizations Sunday as the hospital reached 70 patients in its COVID unit – an increase of 11 in just two days since Friday and the highest the hospital has seen
Fox News
Florida breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizations
A day after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida on Sunday broke a previous record for current hospitalizations set more than a year ago before vaccines were available. The Sunshine State had 10,207 people hospitalized
CNN
CDC adds 16 destinations to 'very high' Covid-19 travel risk list
(CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added 16 destinations to its "very high" Covid-19 risk level on Monday, including Greece, Ireland and the US Virgin Islands. According to the CDC, a risk designation of "Level 4: Covid-19 Very High"
Newsmax
Gallup Poll: Optimism on COVID-19 Plunged Last Month
Americans’ sense of optimism about the COVID-19 pandemic dropped significantly over the course of last month, with less than half saying that the situation is improving in the latest poll from Gallup. "The current survey marks the first time since January
CNN
Federal assistance team arrives at Louisiana hospital to help with an influx of Covid-19 patients
Our Lady of the Lake said an average of one infected patient is being admitted every hour. CNN — A 33-member federal Disaster Medical Assistance Team arrived Monday at a major Louisiana hospital to provide support for what the hospital called “the highest
Fox News
Psaki attacks Florida's DeSantis, governor's office fires back: 'Psaki is the one playing politics'
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, accusing the Republican governor of choosing "politics" over "public health." DeSantis, an outspoken opponent of coronavirus restrictions
CNN
Expert hopes the rise in Covid-19 vaccinations means the US is waking up to the dangers of the Delta variant
(CNN) The Delta variant is wreaking havoc through much of the United States, but the "silver lining" is that more Americans appear to be at the tipping point of understanding the importance of Covid-19 vaccinations, one expert said. "People are waking up to
Newsmax
US Hits Biden's Covid Vaccination Target, Nearly a Month Late
Seventy percent of U.S. adults have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, a key milestone in the fight against the pandemic that the country hit nearly a month later than President Joe Biden had hoped. After falling dramatically since April, the
USA Today
Florida COVID cases, hospitalizations breaks records: Live updates
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare's chief communications officer sounded the alarm Sunday on coronavirus hospitalizations as the hospital reached 70 patients in its COVID-19 unit — an increase of 11 in just two days since Friday and the highest the hospital has
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Fox News
Rising vaccination rates in several southern states 'positive trend,' White House says
White House COVID-⁠19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients on Monday noted a "positive trend" across several southern states with an uptick in the number of people receiving the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine . CLICK HERE TO FIND A COVID-19 VACCINE NEAR YOU Louisiana
ABC
Florida breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizations
A day after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida on Sunday broke a previous record for current hospitalizations set more than a year ago before vaccines were available ORLANDO, Fla. -- A day after it recorded the most
Fox News
Florida family sees 3 COVID-19 deaths in matter of days
A Florida woman is grieving the loss of her grandmother, mother, fiancé and future father-in-law who all died within days of each other after contracting COVID-19. Tiffany Devereaux, of Callahan, told local news outlets that none of the family had been vaccinated
Washington Times
White House sees rising COVID-19 vaccine uptake as delta variant rips through the U.S.
Scary news about the coronavirus might be spurring a positive side benefit — more vaccinations. White House officials said late Sunday the U.S. administered 816,000 doses in a single day, including 517,000 initial doses to people coming forward for the first
New York Post
Average daily number of new US COVID cases spikes more than 300% in three weeks
The average daily number of new coronavirus cases in the US has surged more than 300 percent in the past three weeks — with hotspot states including Florida and Louisiana seeing major spikes in infections and hospitalizations. The country notched a daily seven-day
Washington Times
Louisiana reinstates indoor mask mandate amid COVID surge
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Louisiana on Monday reinstated a mask mandate in all indoor locations, including schools and colleges, as the state struggles with a fast-growing fourth surge of COVID-19 driven by the delta variant and one of the nation’s lowest vaccination
Fox News
DeSantis' team argues headlines accusing him of dismissing COVID shots may ‘contribute to vaccine hesitancy’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's team hit media outlets who partly blamed him for the rise in COVID-19 cases in the state and accused him of being anti-vax, calling the reports "misinformation" that could lead to "vaccine hesitancy." The Miami Herald, which has
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INFRASTRUCTURE, BILL, BIPARTISAN, SENATORS
ABC
Bipartisan negotiators unveil 2,702-page infrastructure bill
After days of deliberation, senators who negotiated a bipartisan infrastructure package unveiled the legislative text of the massive proposal Sunday night. The 2,702-page bill was released after weeks of deliberation among a bipartisan group of 10 senators
Breitbart
Big Business Lobby Urges Lawmakers to Quickly Pass ‘Infrastructure’ Bill
The big business lobby is urging lawmakers to quickly pass the so-called “infrastructure” bill, crafted by a group of Senate Democrats and Republicans, that was officially unveiled on Sunday evening. In a campaign, the Chamber of Commerce — representing corporate
CNN
As Senate takes up infrastructure, Schumer says 'the longer it takes to finish the bill, the longer we'll be here'
(CNN) The Senate is gearing up for a fight over amendments to the newly-finalized bipartisan infrastructure bill with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for amendment votes to get underway in what could turn into a long and drawn-out process ahead
OANN
U.S. Senate works to push $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill to passage
FILE PHOTO: Vehicles are parked outside the U.S. Capitol building the morning the Senate returned to session in Washington, DC, U.S., July 31, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz FILE PHOTO: Vehicles are parked outside the U.S. Capitol building the morning the
Huffington Post
Infrastructure Deal Could Pave Way For 18-Year-Old Truck Drivers
People under the age of 21 could get a chance to work as long-haul truck drivers thanks to a bipartisan infrastructure bill that could soon pass the U.S. Senate. After weeks of negotiations, senators over the weekend finally released the legislative text of
New York Post
It’s in – and big: Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Sunday night, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill and launching what is certain to be a lengthy debate over President Joe Biden’s
NPR
It's In — And Big: Senators Unveil $1T Infrastructure Proposal
It's In — And Big: Senators Unveil $1T Infrastructure Proposal Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP WASHINGTON — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Sunday night,
Newsmax
Senators Finalize Details of $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan, Predict Passage This Week
U.S. senators finalized details on Sunday of a sweeping $1-trillion plan to invest in roads, bridges, ports, high-speed internet and other infrastructure, with some predicting the chamber would pass the bipartisan legislation this week. The massive infrastructure
CNBC
Senate finishes text of bipartisan infrastructure bill after rare weekend session
Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, center, speaks during a news conference with the House Problem Solvers Caucus outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, July 30, 2021. The U.S. Senate on Sunday finalized the text of
OANN
Some Republican U.S. senators snipe at $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill
FILE PHOTO: Vehicles are parked outside the U.S. Capitol building the morning the Senate returned to session in Washington, DC, U.S., July 31, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz FILE PHOTO: Vehicles are parked outside the U.S. Capitol building the morning the
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LA Times
Biden bipartisan infrastructure bill timeline: What’s next?
A bipartisan group of senators is hoping to approve an expansive infrastructure bill this week after months of negotiation, compromise and delay. The bill, which contains $550 billion in new spending on roads, bridges and broadband internet access, is the
Breitbart
Exclusive: Bipartisan So-Called ‘Infrastructure’ Bill 2,700 Pages Long
If the United States Senate votes this week on the bipartisan so-called “infrastructure” bill, it would be humanly impossible for any U.S. senator to read it before voting on it. The text of a draft of the bill, obtained exclusively by Breitbart News from
USA Today
Senators produce big infrastructure bill
Senators produce big infrastructure bill Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Sunday night, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill and launching what is certain to be a lengthy debate over President
Breitbart
Infrastructure Bill Will ‘Study’ Job Losses from Canceling Keystone XL, Without Restoring It
The new $1.2 trillion “bipartisan” infrastructure bill contains a provision to create a “study and report” on the effects of President Joe Biden’s decision to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline on his first day in office — but does not restore it. The 2,700-page
ABC
It's in - and big: Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON -- After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Sunday night, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill and launching what is certain to be a lengthy debate over President Joe Biden’s
Breitbart
Infrastructure Bill Contains Billions for Border Crossings; $0 for Border Wall
The new $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill contains billions of dollars to upgrade border crossings — but no money at all for the southern border wall, which President Joe Biden abandoned, despite an ongoing surge of illegal migration. The massive, 2,700-page
CNBC
Here's what comes next for the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters about the bipartisan infrastructure bill at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, July 28, 2021. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Senators introduced their bipartisan infrastructure bill on Sunday after months
Breitbart
Rep. Byron Donalds Knocks Senate GOP for Enabling Leftist 'Infrastructure' Bill
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) criticized Senate Republicans Monday for enabling the bipartisan “infrastructure” bill, giving Democrats a win while readying to pass the larger $3.5 trillion trojan horse package. “I think the bigger thing to be shocked by is what’s
NPR
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Makes It To Senate Floor
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Makes It To Senate Floor NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., a member of the bipartisan team which developed the new $1 trillion infrastructure spending package. Politics Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
OANN
Factbox: What’s in the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill?
FILE PHOTO: A view of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., U.S. December 21, 2020. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno FILE PHOTO: A view of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., U.S. December 21, 2020. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno August 2, 2021 WASHINGTON (Reuters)
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CNN
Schumer announces bipartisan group has finalized legislative text on infrastructure bill
(CNN) Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on the Senate floor Sunday evening that the bipartisan group of senators has finalized legislative text of the infrastructure bill, after hours of last-minute additions and edits to the more than 2,000-page
Breitbart
Senators Introduce 'Infrastructure' Bill After Unauthorized Leak to Breitbart News
Senate Republicans and Democrats unveiled their 2,702-page bipartisan “infrastructure” bill Sunday night after Breitbart News exclusively obtained the legislation. Breitbart News exclusively obtained the mammoth $1.2 billion infrastructure bill, also known
Huffington Post
It's In — And Big: Senators Produce $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill and launching what is certain to be a lengthy debate over President Joe Biden’s big priority. The
OANN
U.S. Senate infrastructure bill would boost revenue by $51 billion – committee
FILE PHOTO: Senators walk off a bus following a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House regarding an infrastructure bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 24, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner FILE PHOTO: Senators walk off a bus following
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OLYMPICS, HUBBARD, LAUREL, MEDAL
OANN
Olympics-Equestrian-COVID delay helped our medal quest, say U.S. show jumpers
Showjumper Jessica Springsteen of the United States' Olympic equestrian team speaks at a new conference in Tokyo, Japan August 2, 2021. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis Showjumper Jessica Springsteen of the United States' Olympic equestrian team speaks at a new
Huffington Post
Transgender Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard Makes History At The Olympics
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard finally got to compete at the Tokyo Olympics. It didn’t last long, but it was significant. Hubbard couldn’t complete any of her first three lifts on Monday night, ruling her out of medal contention in the women’s over-87-kilogram
Red State
Here's How That 'Transgender' Weightlifter Fared at the Olympics
The results are in, and they aren’t good for New Zealand “transgender” weight-lifter Laurel Hubbard. The biological male was the first athlete to compete against women at the Olympics, drawing lots of attention before the competition ranging from cheers to
NPR
Trans Athlete Laurel Hubbard Has Made Olympic History Competing In Individual Event
Trans Athlete Laurel Hubbard Has Made Olympic History Competing In Individual Event Enlarge this image toggle caption Swen Pförtner/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Swen Pförtner/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Laurel Hubbard has made history by
Breitbart
Trans Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard Crashes out of Competition
New Zealand transexual weightlifter Laurel Hubbard failed to record a single successful lift in the women’s +87kg weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday morning, crashing out of the competition in the process. A failed attempt to lift 120kg and two
CNN
Olympics double gold: Why Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi and Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim decided to share a gold medal
Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi and Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim decided to share the gold medal in the men's high jump in the Tokyo Olympic Games in an unprecedented move that prompted cheers around the world for their sportsmanship. CNN's Patrick Snell reports.
Fox News
Laurel Hubbard makes Olympics history but fails in medal bid
New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history on Monday as the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics but failed at her attempt to make the medal stand. Hubbard failed to register a lift in the snatch in the 87-kilogram category. By failing
CNN
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard becomes first ​out transgender woman to compete at the Olympics, fails to register a lift
(CNN) New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard became the first ​out transgender woman to compete in the 125-year history of the Olympics on Monday as she failed to register a lift in the women's super-heavyweight +87kg category. Hubbard's three failed attempts
New York Post
Why trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard’s Olympic debut may be ‘less than ideal’
A British doctor who has advised the International Olympic Committee on transgender athletes says the decision to allow weightlifter Laurel Hubbard to compete against cisgender women in Tokyo may be judged as “less than ideal” — but was not a mistake. Dr.
Huffington Post
See The Heartwarming Moment 2 Olympians Decided To Share A Gold Medal
Why battle for gold when you can split it with a friend? Athletes Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy and Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar chose to share the top honor in the men’s high jump final Sunday at the Tokyo Olympics. Both Barshim, 30, and the Tamberi, 29 ended
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Newsmax
Transgender Weightlifter Hubbard a Non-finisher in Tokyo
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made her mark by competing in the women’s weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics but couldn’t complete a lift. Hubbard is not the only transgender athlete competing at the Tokyo Games, but she has been the focus of attention
NPR
Mutaz Essa Barshim And Gianmarco Tamberi Share The Gold Medal In Olympic High Jump
Mutaz Essa Barshim And Gianmarco Tamberi Share The Gold Medal In Olympic High Jump Enlarge this image toggle caption Jean Catuffe/Getty Images Jean Catuffe/Getty Images The duel between Olympic high jumpers Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi
OANN
Olympics-Weightlifting-Hubbard makes history as first transgender Olympian, but exits early
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Weightlifting - Women's +87kg - Group A - Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand in action. REUTERS/Chris Graythen Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Weightlifting - Women's +87kg - Group A - Tokyo
OANN
Olympics-Gymnastics-U.S.’s Carey wins women’s floor gold medal
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Women's Floor Exercise - Final - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Jade Carey of the United States reacts. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Women's Floor
OANN
Olympics-Diving-China’s Wang top in men’s 3m springboard qualifier, German Hausding exits
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Diving - Men's 3m Springboard - Preliminary Round - Tokyo Aquatics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Zongyuan Wang of China in action REUTERS/Antonio Bronic Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Diving - Men's 3m Springboard - Preliminary Round
OANN
Olympics-IOC looking into gesture by Saunders, Belarusian sprinter enters Polish embassy
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's Shot Put - Medal Ceremony - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2021. Silver medallist, Raven Saunders of the United States gestures on the podium REUTERS/Hannah Mckay Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's
OANN
Olympics-Athletics-Barshim, Tamberi ‘love-in’ takes another leap on podium
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Men's High Jump - Medal Ceremony - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan – August 2, 2021. Gold medallists, Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy and Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar pose as they celebrate on the podium REUTERS/Dylan Martinez Tokyo
Breitbart
Olympic Medical and Science Official Insists that 'Everyone Agrees' that Trans Women are Real Women
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Medical and Science Director Dr. Richard Budgett recently claimed that the science is settled and “everyone agrees that trans women are women” as he praised New Zealand trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard. Budgett spoke
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MORATORIUM, EVICTION, BIDEN, EXTEND
Fox News
PBS' Yamiche Alcindor lobbies Biden to extend eviction moratorium despite Supreme Court ruling
PBS journalist Yamiche Alcindor called for the Biden administration to unilaterally extend the eviction moratorium against fears of the Supreme Court reversing their decision. On Monday, White House American Rescue Plan coordinator Gene Sperling held a press
Huffington Post
Evictions Expected To Spike As Federal Moratorium Ends
BOSTON (AP) — Evictions, which have mostly been on pause during the pandemic, are expected to ramp up on Monday after the expiration of a federal moratorium as housing courts take up more cases and tenants are locked out of their homes. Housing advocates fear
OANN
U.S. House Democrats seek eviction moratorium extension through Oct. 18
FILE PHOTO: A sleeping bag is seen on the chair of U.S. Representative Cori Bush (D-MO) who spent the night on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to highlight the upcoming expiration of the pandemic-related federal moratorium on residential evictions, in Washington,
ABC
Evictions expected to spike as federal moratorium ends
Housing courts around the country are expected to get busy starting Monday after the federal eviction moratorium lifted over the weekend BOSTON -- Evictions, which have mostly been on pause during the pandemic, are expected to ramp up on Monday after the expiration
Washington Times
‘Moral imperative’: Pelosi calls on Biden to immediately extend ban on evictions
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders on Sunday called on the Biden administration to immediately extend the nation’s eviction moratorium, calling it a “moral imperative” to prevent Americans from being put out of their homes during a
NPR
Pelosi, Democrats Call On Biden To Extend Eviction Ban
Pelosi, Democrats Call On Biden To Extend Eviction Ban Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Dwyer/AP Michael Dwyer/AP WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders on Sunday called on the Biden administration to immediately
Breitbart
Infighting Consumes Biden Coronavirus Missteps: White House Blames Rochelle Walensky for Mask Mandate
Senior officials for President Joe Biden’s administration blame Centers for Disease Control Director Rochelle Walensky for demanding mask mandates, according to a report. Walensky demanded last week that the Biden administration issue new mandates for fully
Huffington Post
Pelosi Still Wants Biden To Reinstate Eviction Moratorium. White House Says It Can't.
Two days have passed since Congress and the White House allowed the federal eviction moratorium to lapse, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is still holding out hope that President Joe Biden will do something about it. In a letter to House Democrats Monday, Pelosi
National Review
Eviction Moratorium: AOC Lashes Out at Fellow Dems over Inaction: 'Cowards'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) delivers remarks at an event to call for “increasing federal funding for high-speed rail in the upcoming infrastructure package” at the Union Station in Washington, D.C., June 16, 2021. (Carlos Barria/Reuters) Representative
Newsmax
CDC Can't Stop Evictions, as Biden Calls on States to Act
The White House said Monday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was “unable to find legal authority for a new, targeted eviction moratorium” and asked that states and local governments put in policies to keep renters in their homes. Mass evictions
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Breitbart
Left Fumes After Joe Biden, Democrats Fail to Extend Eviction Moratorium
The far left raged this weekend after President Joe Biden and Democrats on Friday failed to extend the eviction moratorium, a temporary protective measure for renters impacted by the Chinese coronavirus and the related economic declines. “You are absolutely
Newsmax
Pelosi Presses White House to Reinstate COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday put fresh pressure on the White House to renew a COVID-19 pandemic-related residential eviction moratorium after lawmakers failed to extend it before it expired over the weekend. House Democrats
Washington Times
CDC balks at Biden’s request to extend eviction moratorium for 30 days in high-risk areas
The White House scrambled Monday to address rising evictions nationwide, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rebuffed President Biden‘s request to extend a moratorium and the administration faced a growing political problem. With lawmakers in
OANN
Pelosi presses White House to reinstate COVID-19 eviction moratorium
FILE PHOTO: People camp out on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to highlight the upcoming expiration of the pandemic-related federal moratorium on residential evictions, in Washington, U.S., July 31, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz FILE PHOTO: People camp out
Fox News
Biden ignores Pelosi's call to extend eviction ban despite Kavanaugh opinion
President Biden and the White House as of Monday morning didn't respond to a statement from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her leadership team calling on the executive branch to extend the federal eviction moratorium, as "Squad" Democrats continued to camp
OANN
CDC rebuffs Biden bid to reinstate COVID-19 eviction moratorium
FILE PHOTO: People camp out on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to highlight the upcoming expiration of the pandemic-related federal moratorium on residential evictions, in Washington, U.S., July 31, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz FILE PHOTO: People camp out
National Review
Eviction Moratorium: Lessons from, and for, the Supreme Court
Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) embrace after Warren arrived to support Bush who spent the night on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to highlight the upcoming expiration of the pandemic-related federal moratorium on residential evictions,
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SAUNDERS, RAVEN, PROTEST, OLYMPIC
Huffington Post
Shot-Putter Raven Saunders Defends ‘X’ Gesture, In Honor Of All Who Are Oppressed
Shot-putter Raven Saunders, who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, defended her decision to raise her arms in an “X” above her head during the medal ceremony, saying she did so in recognition of “all people who are oppressed.” The move was
Breitbart
International Olympic Committee Examining Raven Saunders ‘X’ Sign Protest
Silver medal-winning U.S. shot putter Raven Saunders reached skywards and crossed her arms in an “X” above her head Sunday in self-proclaimed support of all “oppressed peoples” as she posed for trackside photographers. Less than 24-hours later the International
CNN
Raven Saunders' X podium protest: What it means and why the IOC is investigating
(CNN) US shot-putter Raven Saunders has explained what the gesture she made following her silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics meant. The 25-year-old raised her hands and crossed them in an X as she and her fellow medal winners posed for photos, telling
OANN
Olympics-Athletics-Puerto Rico’s Camacho-Quinn wins gold in women’s 100m hurdles
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's 100m Hurdles - Final - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico celebrates with her national flag after winning gold REUTERS/Dylan Martinez Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics
NPR
A U.S. Athlete Defies Olympic Podium Protest Ban Under Threat Of Sanctions
A U.S. Athlete Defies Olympic Podium Protest Ban Under Threat Of Sanctions Enlarge this image toggle caption Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty Images Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty Images TOKYO — The International Olympic Committee says it's looking into a U.S.
Fox News
Olympic athlete Raven Saunders becomes latest to inject politics into Toykyo games
American silver medalist shot-putter Raven Saunders delivered a political demonstration at the Olympics podium on Sunday in the latest protest at the Tokyo games. During the photo op at her medals ceremony, Saunders stepped off the podium, lifted her arms
New York Post
Raven Saunders didn’t break rules with Olympic protest, US officials say
The Olympic medalist who made a symbol of protest with her arms during a medaling ceremony didn’t break any rules according to US officials — but she could still face punishment from the International Olympic Committee. Star shot putter Raven Saunders said
Washington Times
Raven Saunders takes politics to podium with Olympic protest
U.S. track-and-field athlete Raven Saunders raised her arms in a symbolic protest Sunday after winning the silver in the women’s shot put, placing her at odds with the ban on making political statements during the Olympic medal ceremony. Saunders, 25, crossed
OANN
Olympics-Equestrian-Britain win team eventing gold medal
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Equestrian - Eventing - Jumping Individual - Qualification - Equestrian Park - Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Laura Collett of Britain on her horse London 52 competes. Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Equestrian - Eventing - Jumping Individual
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IOC says looking into gesture used by U.S. athlete Saunders on podium
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's Shot Put - Medal Ceremony - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2021. Silver medallist, Raven Saunders of the United States gestures on the podium REUTERS/Hannah Mckay Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's
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OANN
Olympics-Archery-Success is in a smile for Turkey’s golden Gazoz
Jul 31, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Mete Gazoz of Turkey celebrates after clinching the gold medal against Mauro Nespoli of Italy (not pictured) in men's individual during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yumenoshima Archery Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA
Fox News
Raven Saunders' gesture gets support from USOPC; athlete challenges IOC to take medal
Raven Saunders’ "X" gesture during the shot-put medals ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics "was respectful of her competitors and did not violate our rules related to demonstration," the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) said Monday. The USOPC said
OANN
Olympics-Weightlifting-Wang wins China’s sixth gold
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Weightlifting - Women's 87kg - Medal Ceremony - Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Gold medalist Wang Zhouyu of China reacts. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Weightlifting - Women's 87kg - Medal Ceremony
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BELARUS, ASYLUM, POLAND, SPRINTER
CNN
Kristina Timanovskaya: Belarusian Olympic sprinter enters Polish embassy after refusing to board flight home
(CNN) Belarusian sprinter Kristina Timanovskaya was seen entering the Polish embassy in Tokyo on Monday, hours after she refused to board a flight out of Japan, saying she was being forced to return to her native country against her will and that she feared
Fox News
Belarus Olympian Krystsina Tsimanouskaya gets humanitarian visa from Poland, official says
Belarusian Olympic track sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya received a humanitarian visa from Poland after she alleged her team’s officials tried to force her to fly home where she feared the government could retaliate against her for her criticism of her coaches,
Huffington Post
Belarus Olympian Plans To Seek Asylum In Poland, Activists Say
TOKYO (AP) — A Belarusian Olympic sprinter plans to seek asylum in Poland, an activist group said Monday, after the athlete alleged that her team’s officials tried to force her to fly home, where she feared she wouldn’t be safe from an autocratic government
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Japan says Belarus athlete safe, authorities checking her intentions
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya talks with police officers at Haneda international airport in Tokyo, Japan August 1, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya talks with police officers at Haneda international airport
NPR
A Sprinter Seeks Asylum After Refusing To Board A Flight Back To Belarus From Tokyo
A Sprinter Seeks Asylum After Refusing To Board A Flight Back To Belarus From Tokyo Enlarge this image toggle caption Martin Meissner/AP Martin Meissner/AP An Olympic sprinter from Belarus is safe in Tokyo after refusing to board a flight home against her
Washington Times
Activists: Belarus sprinter plans to seek asylum in Poland
TOKYO (AP) — A Belarusian Olympic sprinter plans to seek asylum in Poland after alleging that officials tried to force her home, where she feared for her safety, an activist group said Monday. Athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is applying for a visa at the Polish
NPR
Sprinter Seeking Asylum After Refusing To Board Flight Back To Belarus From Tokyo
Sprinter Seeking Asylum After Refusing To Board Flight Back To Belarus From Tokyo Enlarge this image toggle caption Martin Meissner/AP Martin Meissner/AP An Olympic sprinter from Belarus is safe in Tokyo after refusing to board a flight home against her will.
New York Post
Belarusian athlete will seek asylum in Poland after criticizing regime
A Belarusian Olympic athlete will seek asylum in Poland after she refused an order to return home — claiming she wouldn’t be “safe” in the authoritarian country in light of her criticism of the government on social media. Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, 24, was spotted
Conservative Daily News
Olympic Athlete Takes Shelter In Polish Embassy To Avoid Returning Home
A Belarusian athlete refused to return to her home Sunday and has sought asylum in Poland, multiple sources reported. Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, a 24-year-old sprinter, refused to board her flight home and was seen entering Poland’s embassy in Japan on Monday,
Newsmax
Activists: Belarus Sprinter Plans to Seek Asylum in Poland
A Belarusian Olympic sprinter plans to seek asylum in Poland after alleging that officials tried to force her home, where she feared for her safety, an activist group said Monday. Athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is applying for a visa at the Polish embassy
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Olympics-Reaction to athlete’s refusal to return to Belarus
August 2, 2021 TOKYO (Reuters) – A Belarusian athlete who refused to board a flight https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/exclusive-olympics-belarusian-athlete-says-she-was-taken-airport-go-home-after-2021-08-01 after she said she was taken to the airport
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Belarus' Krystsina Tsimanouskaya safe after standoff with officials at airport, Japan says
Belarusian track sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya who was involved in an airport standoff at Tokyo’s main airport following a dispute with her Olympic team was safe Monday, the Japanese government said. Japan was cooperating with other governments to "take
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Olympics-Belarus athlete ‘in the hands of authorities’ – IOC
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is escorted by police officers at Haneda international airport in Tokyo, Japan August 1, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is escorted by police officers at Haneda international
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LAB, WUHAN, REPORT, COVID
Newsmax
GOP Report: Coronavirus Leaked From Chinese Lab
A preponderance of evidence proves the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic leaked from a Chinese research facility, said a report by U.S. Republicans released Monday. The report also cited "ample evidence" that Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) scientists
Washington Examiner
Peter Daszak should be subpoenaed in Wuhan lab investigation, House GOP says
A House Foreign Affairs Committee Republican report that points the finger at the Wuhan lab as the origin of COVID-19 has called on scientist Peter Daszak to be subpoenaed, calling him the “public face” of a Chinese “disinformation campaign designed to suppress
Fox News
Wuhan lab report questions reasoning behind air safety and waste treatment systems renovations
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your Wuhan lab report raises further questions about possible COVID-19 lab leak Months ahead of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Wuhan National Biosafety Lab requested bids
New York Post
Republican investigation reportedly ‘proves’ COVID leaked from Wuhan lab
COVID-19 leaked from the controversial Wuhan lab sometime before Sept. 12, 2019 — with China’s Communist Party keeping the deadly virus under wraps in the “greatest coverup of all time,” according to a damning Republican investigation into the origins released
Washington Times
House GOP report on COVID-19 origins, Wuhan lab leak: ‘This was the greatest coverup of all time’
The ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday released new details about the origins of COVID-19, outlining further evidence that the virus originated at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and pointing to efforts by Chinese officials
Conservative Daily News
GOP Lawmakers Release Report That ‘Proves’ COVID Leaked From Wuhan Lab
The virus that causes COVID-19 entered the human population due to a leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) sometime before mid-September 2019, according to a new report from Republican members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “[W]e now believe
Washington Examiner
GOP report says evidence 'proves' COVID emerged from Wuhan lab
House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans released their report on COVID-19’s origins, pointing to evidence of a lab leak, genetic modification, and a cover-up, making the case the virus accidentally emerged from the Wuhan lab in the fall of 2019. The report
Newsmax
Rep. Issa to Newsmax: Cover-Up Over Wuhan Lab a Concern of Report
"All the facts" show there is a high chance that the coronavirus that sparked the COVID-19 pandemic came through careless activity from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the findings in a new report could lead to information showing how American officials
New York Post
The world needs answers: When will the Dems back a bipartisan probe into the Wuhan lab-leak theory?
Grounds to suspect that the coronavirus came from a Chinese lab grew stronger still Monday with a new report from congressional Republicans citing a “preponderance of evidence” for the theory. It’s long past time for Democrats to join in and pursue this question
Newsmax
Rep. McCaul: COVID Leak Likely Accidental; Cover-Up in Play
The leak of a coronavirus that caused the deadly COVID-19 pandemic was likely accidental, Rep. Mike McCaul, the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Monday about a new report from the panel's Republican staff on the origins of the disease
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PROGRAM, REFUGEE, TALIBAN, EXPANDS
ABC
US to offer refugee status to Afghans at risk because of American ties amid growing Taliban threat
The Biden administration is expanding the group of Afghans who could be granted refugee status and flee to the United States to escape the growing threat of the Taliban across Afghanistan, the State Department announced Monday. The militant group is increasingly
Fox News
Citing Taliban violence, US expands Afghan refugee program
The Biden administration on Monday expanded its efforts to evacuate at-risk Afghan citizens from Afghanistan as Taliban violence increases ahead there of the U.S. military pullout at the end of the month. AFGHANISTAN MINISTRY SETS CURFEW IN BID TO CURB TALIBAN
CNBC
U.S. expands refugee program for Afghans as Taliban escalates violence
People stand in a queue to submit their passport applications at an office in Kabul on July 25, 2021. The Biden administration announced Monday that it will expand refugee eligibility for Afghans as the United States withdraws troops and the Taliban escalates
New York Post
US expands Afghan refugee program amid rising Taliban violence
The Biden administration is ramping up its efforts to evacuate Afghans at risk of reprisals from the Taliban amid an increase in violence, the State Department announced — as the war-torn nation’s leader blames the “sudden” US withdrawal for the escalation
CNN
Biden administration expands access to refugee program for Afghans who worked with US
(CNN) The State Department announced Monday that it will expand access to the US refugee program for certain Afghans amid fears of reprisal by the Taliban as the US military withdrawal nears completion. The process of applying for the Special Immigrant Visa
Washington Times
Citing Taliban violence, U.S. expands Afghan refugee program
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday expanded its efforts to evacuate at-risk Afghan citizens from Afghanistan as Taliban violence increases ahead there of the U.S. military pullout at the end of the month. The State Department said it is widening
LA Times
Biden administration expands Afghan refugee program as Taliban violence spikes
As violence in Afghanistan soars, the Biden administration announced Monday that it was expanding the pool of endangered Afghans who can receive refugee visas, but the system’s complexities may limit who can benefit. The new visa program comes after demands
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U.S. offers refuge to more Afghans who aided Americans in new program
FILE PHOTO: Former Afghan interpreters, who worked with U.S. troops in Afghanistan, demonstrate in front of the U.S. embassy in Kabul June 25, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer FILE PHOTO: Former Afghan interpreters, who worked with U.S. troops in Afghanistan, demonstrate
NY Daily News
Citing Taliban violence, US expands Afghan refugee program
The State Department said it is widening the scope of Afghans eligible for refugee status in United States to include current and former employees of U.S.-based news organizations, U.S.-based aid and development agencies and other relief groups that receive
ABC
Citing Taliban violence, US expands Afghan refugee program
The Biden administration is expanding efforts to evacuate Afghan citizens from Afghanistan as Taliban violence increases ahead of the U.S. military pullout at the end of the month WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration on Monday expanded its efforts to evacuate
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GRAHAM, COVID, LINDSEY, 19
Huffington Post
Sen. Lindsey Graham Says He's Tested Positive For COVID-19
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) announced Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is showing symptoms of the disease, while expressing gratitude that he has been vaccinated. “I feel like I have a sinus infection and at present time I have mild symptoms,”
New York Post
Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19, says he’s ‘very glad’ he was vaccinated
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday revealed that he contracted COVID-19 despite being vaccinated — in a “breakthrough” case as the more contagious Delta variant of the virus spreads. Graham, the top Republican on the Senate Budget Committee, said
CNBC
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham reveals Covid infection, lauds vaccine: 'My symptoms would be far worse'
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday lauded the Covid vaccine after testing positive for the disease, saying that his "symptoms would be far worse" without it. Graham, 66, said in a tweet that the House physician notified him he tested positive despite being
Breitbart
Graham Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Despite Being Vaccinated
Despite being vaccinated, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement released on Monday. “I was just informed by the House physician I have tested positive for COVID-19 even after being vaccinated,” Graham
CNN
Lindsey Graham tests positive for Covid-19 and has had 'flu-like symptoms' despite being vaccinated
(CNN) Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina announced Monday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 despite being vaccinated and has experienced "flu-like symptoms," but said that he now has only "mild symptoms" and is very glad he had been vaccinated
National Review
Lindsey Graham Announces ‘Breakthrough’ Case of COVID-19
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the defense department’s budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2021. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) Senator Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) announced on
Washington Times
Sen. Lindsey Graham reports breakthrough COVID-19 infection
Sen. Lindsey Graham said Monday he tested positive for the coronavirus despite being fully vaccinated, though he is experiencing a mild case. Mr. Graham, South Carolina Republican, said he felt flu-like symptoms late Saturday and saw the doctor early Monday. “I
Newsmax
Vaccinated GOP Sen. Graham Has 'Mild' COVID-19 Case
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said he tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated, becoming at least the third member of Congress to recently report an infection. Graham tweeted he began having "flu-like" symptoms Saturday and saw a doctor Monday. "I
OANN
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham says he tested positive for COVID-19
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the defense department’s budget request on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 17, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Lindsey
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BIRTHDAY, OBAMA, 60TH, COVID
Breitbart
Barack Obama Plans Monster 60th Birthday Bash at Martha’s Vineyard
Former president Barack Obama has set aside ongoing concerns over large events during the coronavirus pandemic to push ahead with plans to throw a massive outdoor party on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts next weekend to mark his 60th birthday. Sources told
ABC
Obama to host hundreds at 60th birthday party amid COVID concerns
Former President Barack Obama will host hundreds of guests at his 60th birthday party this coming weekend on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts amid concerns about spreading the delta variant of COVID-19, according to a source familiar with the plans. A COVID
Red State
Peter Doocy Boxes Jen Psaki Into Corner Over ‘Example’ Obama Is Setting With Big Birthday Gala
As the Delta variant of the coronavirus is reportedly surging in certain areas, former President Barack Obama and his handlers have been busy planning and prepping for a 60th birthday bash that could see as many as 700 people in attendance. Along with a “COVID
CNN
Obama to host Covid-compliant 60th birthday party amid rising virus concerns, source says
(CNN) Former President Barack Obama will celebrate his 60th birthday this weekend with a party in Martha's Vineyard, with many Covid-19 safety protocols in place amid heightened concerns over the Delta variant, a source familiar with the planning told CNN. The
New York Post
Obama expecting 700 to attend his 60th birthday party despite COVID
Former President Barack Obama will reportedly have nearly 700 people at his celeb-packed 60th birthday bash in Martha’s Vineyard — even as officials warn of the dangers of large gatherings during the ongoing pandemic. The 44th commander in chief will have
Washington Times
Obama plans 60th birthday bash amid COVID-19 fears: Report
Former President Barack Obama is reportedly planning a 60th birthday bash at his Martha’s Vineyard home that will include a Pearl Jam performance and more than 600 guests and staff even as health officials sound the alarm over the fast-moving delta variant
Fox News
Obama plans 'big' 60th birthday party in Martha's Vineyard as threats of delta variant continue
Former President Barack Obama is reportedly planning to host a 60th birthday party for himself on Martha’s Vineyard as threat of the delta variant continues. Obama will turn 60 on Wednesday and is anticipated to invite dozens of his friends to his nearly 30-acre
Newsmax
Obama Planning Birthday Bash Amid COVID Delta Concerns
Former President Barack Obama plans to host a 60th birthday party for himself and hundreds of guests this weekend amid heightened public health concerns about the COVID-19 Delta variant, Axios reports. A person with knowledge of the party’s protocols told
Breitbart
WH Defends Obama's Massive Birthday Bash During Pandemic
The White House defended former President Barack Obama’s decision to host a massive 60th birthday bash at Martha’s Vineyard, despite the event defying guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control. “I would note first that former President Obama has been
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BEAM, BALANCE, SIMONE, BILES
ABC
American star Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals
TOKYO -- Simone Biles is returning to competition in Tokyo. The 2016 Olympic champion will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health. “We are so excited to confirm that
Breitbart
Simone Biles in Dramatic Return for Olympic Balance Beam Finals
A little over a week after stepping away from the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health, Simone Biles announced Monday she is now sufficiently composed for a return to competition. The 2016 Olympic champion will compete in the balance beam finals on
CNN
Simone Biles: US gymnast to take part in Tuesday's balance beam final at Tokyo 2020
(CNN) Team USA gymnast Simone Biles will take part in Tuesday's balance beam final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, USA Gymnastics has confirmed. Biles -- considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time -- participated in the Olympic gymnastic qualifications
Fox News
Simone Biles to compete in balance beam finals after withdrawing from multiple events
Simone Biles is set to compete on the balance beam after pulling out of three individual finals at the Tokyo Olympics. Biles and Suni Lee are supposed to compete in the balance beam event on Tuesday. USA Gymnastics confirmed both competitors will be in the
NY Daily News
Simone Biles to compete in balance beam finals in Olympic return
Biles came into the Tokyo Games as one of Team USA’s shining stars, but a case of the twisties left her unable to perform in the team finals, then the individual events for floor, uneven bars and vault.
Newsmax
Simone Biles to Return for Balance Beam Finals in Tokyo
Simone Biles is back. The 2016 Olympic gymnastics champion will return to competition in the balance beam final on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health. “We are so excited to confirm that you will see
NPR
Simone Biles Will Return For The Olympic Balance Beam Final
Simone Biles Will Return For The Olympic Balance Beam Final Enlarge this image toggle caption Gregory Bull/AP Gregory Bull/AP U.S. star gymnast Simone Biles will return for the final women's artistic gymnastic event of the Tokyo Olympics, after multiple withdrawals
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US gymnast Jade Carey takes Olympic gold in floor exercise final
Jade Carey is the latest U.S. Olympic gymnast to win a gold medal. The 21-year-old put on a phenomenal performance during the floor routine final and finished with a score of 14.366 to win her first individual gold medal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE
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Simone Biles Will Compete In The Balance Beam Final
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics, USA Gymnastics announced Monday. Biles, who dropped out of the team competition, all-around final and the other three individual events amid mental health concerns and
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GRIFFIN, LUNG, CANCER, KATHY
CNN
Kathy Griffin announces she has lung cancer
(CNN) Years after Kathy Griffin shaved her head in solidarity with her sister who was undergoing chemotherapy, the comedian and actress has announced she has lung cancer. "I've got to tell you guys something. I have cancer," Griffin began a note posted Monday
Washington Times
Kathy Griffin says she is undergoing surgery for lung cancer
Kathy Griffin has revealed that she is undergoing surgery for lung cancer and her doctors are optimistic she “should be up and running around as usual in a month or less.” The comedian took to Instagram and Twitter Monday to say her cancer was caught early
Huffington Post
Kathy Griffin Reveals Lung Cancer Diagnosis: 'I've Never Smoked'
Comedian Kathy Griffin revealed Monday she’s battling early-stage lung cancer. The two-time Emmy-winning star of “My Life On The D-List” shared her health news in a social media statement that said she will soon undergo surgery. “I’ve got to tell you guys
Newsmax
Kathy Griffin Announces She Has Lung Cancer
Kathy Griffin has revealed that she has lung cancer and will be undergoing surgery. Speaking with ABC News’ Juju Chang in an interview that aired Monday, the comedian shared that she had learned of the diagnosis a few weeks ago and was shocked, especially
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U.S. comedian and non-smoker Kathy Griffin to undergo surgery for lung cancer
FILE PHOTO: Comedian Kathy Griffin poses at The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast in Los Angeles, California December 9, 2015. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Comedian Kathy Griffin poses at The Hollywood Reporter's
Fox News
Kathy Griffin lung cancer diagnosis: Are non-smokers at risk?
Comedian Kathy Griffin informed fans on Monday of a recent lung cancer diagnosis and immediate plans to undergo surgery to remove half of her left lung. Griffin, 60, said it was a stage one diagnosis, and said she has never smoked. "I’ve got to tell you guys
Breitbart
Kathy Griffin Has Lung Cancer, to Undergo Surgery
Comedian Kathy Griffin used social media Monday to reveal she has lung cancer, adding she has never smoked and will begin treatment immediately. “I’ve got to tell you guys something. I have cancer. I’m about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung
BBC
Kathy Griffin: US comedian has surgery after lung cancer diagnosis
She said she had contracted the disease despite never having smoked. Between 10% and 20% of lung cancer cases occur in people who have not smoked, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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OFFICER, SUICIDE, CAPITOL, RIOT
National Review
Officer Who Responded to Capitol Riot Dies by Suicide
Security forces try to keep protesters outside the U.S. Capitol during a protest against the certification of the 2020 presidential election results by Congress in Washington, D.C., January 6, 2021. (Stephanie Keith/Reuters) A Washington, D.C., police officer
Huffington Post
Third Officer Who Responded To Capitol Riot Has Died By Suicide
A third officer who responded to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has died by suicide, police confirmed Monday. The officer, Gunther Hashida of D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, was found deceased in his home Thursday. “We are grieving as a Department
Newsmax
Third Police Officer Who Defended Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Commits Suicide
A third police officer who defended the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack has committed suicide, according to media reports. Gunther Hashida, who joined the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department in 2003, was found dead in his home Thursday, according to a statement
CNBC
Third police officer, Gunther Hashida, dies from suicide after defending Capitol during riot by pro-Trump mob
Supporters of Donald Trump gather outside the Capitol building in Washington D.C., on January 06, 2021. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images A Washington, D.C., police officer has died from suicide, making him the third cop to kill himself after defending
New York Post
Another cop on duty during Capitol riot reportedly kills himself
A cop who was on duty when the US Capitol was stormed by an angry mob Jan. 6 has committed suicide — the third responding officer to take his own life, a report said Monday. Metropolitan Police Officer Gunther Hashida, who joined the DC department in 2003,
CNN
Officer who responded to January 6 attack is third to die by suicide
Officer Gunther Hashida joined the Metropolitan Police Department in 2003 and responded to the Capitol on January 6, according to the department. CNN — A DC police officer who responded to the US Capitol insurrection has died by suicide, according to the
Fox News
Washington, DC officer who responded to Capitol riot is third to die by suicide
A third police officer who responded to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has died by suicide eight months after the deadly attack, authorities said Monday. Gunther Hashida was found dead inside his home on July 29, the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police
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TALIBAN, AFGHAN, KEY, CITIES
CNN
US airstrikes pound Taliban positions as militants threaten key cities in Afghanistan
(CNN) The United States has ramped up airstrikes against the Taliban in a bid to turn back the militants' advances on a number of key provincial capitals in Afghanistan , a senior Afghan security official said Monday. Over the past 72 hours, US airstrikes
Newsmax
Taliban Rockets Hit Kandahar Airport, Clashes Intensify in Afghanistan
Taliban fighters struck Kandahar airport in southern Afghanistan with at least three rockets overnight, the insurgent group's spokesman said on Sunday, adding that the aim was to thwart air strikes conducted by Afghan government forces. "Kandahar airport was
Breitbart
Afghan President Blames ‘Sudden’ U.S. Pullout for Taliban Advances
Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani on Monday blamed the “sudden” withdrawal of U.S. troops for his country’s deteriorating security situation, as Taliban insurgents closed in on three provincial capitals and hit the Kandahar airport with rocket artillery. Ghani
OANN
Afghan president blames worsening security situation on sudden U.S. pullout
FILE PHOTO: Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani attends Central-South Asia trade Summit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan July 16, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani attends Central-South Asia trade Summit in Tashkent,
Fox News
Afghan president blames swift US withdrawal for Taliban surge, with key cities under threat
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday blamed the United States’ "sudden" decision to withdraw its troops for the rapid collapse of security in the country as Taliban forces close in on three major cities. Ghani told the Afghan parliament that "the last
Washington Times
U.S., Afghan air force unleash massive airstrikes as Taliban threaten key cities
The Afghan air force on Monday pounded the Taliban with repeated airstrikes in an effort to keep insurgent fighters from capturing key cities in southern and western Afghanistan, officials said, as the battle for the country’s future moves from the rural countryside
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MADE, PROGRESS, LIFTED, EVACUATIONS
Fox News
Evacuations lifted as progress made against western wildfires
Firefighters in Oregon reported good progress in the battle against the nation's largest wildfire, while authorities canceled evacuation orders near a major blaze in Northern California and another on Hawaii's Big Island. Containment of the Bootleg Fire in
USA Today
Progress made but western wildfires continue to bring poor air quality across US
Thunderstorms in many areas could bring welcome rainfall, the storms could also cause flash flooding. California’s Dixie Fire covered nearly 388 square miles in mountains where 42 homes and other buildings have been destroyed. Wildfires emit huge volumes
Newsmax
Evacuations Lifted as Progress Made Against Fires in West
Firefighters in Oregon reported good progress in the battle against the nation's largest wildfire, while authorities canceled evacuation orders near a major blaze in Northern California and another on Hawaii's Big Island. Containment of the Bootleg Fire in
ABC
Evacuations lifted as progress made against fires in US West
Firefighters in Oregon reported good progress in the battle against the nation’s largest wildfire, while authorities canceled evacuation orders near a major blaze in Northern California and another in Hawaii BLY, Ore. -- Firefighters in Oregon reported good
New York Post
Evacuations lifted as progress made against western wildfires
BLY, Oregon — Firefighters in Oregon reported good progress in the battle against the nation’s largest wildfire, while authorities canceled evacuation orders near a major blaze in Northern California. Containment of the Bootleg Fire in remote southern Oregon
USA Today
Progress made but Western wildfires continue to bring poor air quality across US
Thunderstorms in many areas could bring welcome rainfall, the storms could also cause flash flooding. California’s Dixie Fire covered nearly 388 square miles in mountains where 42 homes and other buildings have been destroyed. Wildfires emit huge volumes
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ACTIVITY, FACTORY, GROWTH, PMI
OANN
Ericsson wins 5G radio contracts in China – sources
FILE PHOTO: An Ericsson sign is seen at the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China November 5, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo FILE PHOTO: An Ericsson sign is seen at the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai,
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German factories humming, supply shortages constrain growth – PMI
FILE PHOTO: The skyline with the financial district is photographed during sunset in Frankfurt, Germany, April 22, 2020, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The skyline with the financial
OANN
Asian factory activity hit by rising costs, Delta variant
FILE PHOTO: An employee works on a production line manufacturing steel structures at a factory in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China May 17, 2020. China Daily via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: An employee works on a production line manufacturing steel structures at a
OANN
S.Korea’s factory activity extends growth despite supply, virus worries
FILE PHOTO: Employees work at a bio plant factory of Hanmi Pharm in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Heo Ran FILE PHOTO: Employees work at a bio plant factory of Hanmi Pharm in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Heo Ran August 2,
OANN
China’s July factory activity growth slips to 15-month low – Caixin PMI
FILE PHOTO: A worker wearing a face mask works on a production line manufacturing bicycle steel rim at a factory, as the country is hit by the novel coronavirus outbreak, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China March 2, 2020. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo
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Japan’s factory activity growth picks up, costs rapidly rise -PMI
FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises from a factory during the sunset at Keihin industrial zone in Kawasaki, Japan, January 16, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises from a factory during the sunset at Keihin industrial zone in Kawasaki, Japan, January
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NEW, TIBBETTS, TRIAL, MOLLIE
ABC
Mollie Tibbetts' convicted killer loses bid for new trial
An Iowa judge has rejected a motion for a new trial for the man convicted of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts. Poweshiek County District Court Judge Joel Yates issued a written ruling on Monday denying Cristhian Bahena Rivera's bid for a
New York Post
Judge denies new trial request in Mollie Tibbetts case
DES MOINES, Iowa — A judge on Monday rejected a convicted man’s request for a new trial in the 2018 killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, whose body was found in a cornfield weeks after she disappeared while out for a run near her small hometown. Judge
ABC
Judge denies new trial request in Mollie Tibbetts case
A judge has denied a convicted man’s request for a new trial in the 2018 killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts DES MOINES, Iowa -- A judge on Monday rejected a convicted man's request for a new trial in the 2018 killing of University of Iowa
Fox News
In Mollie Tibbetts case, judge denies new trial request for killer
An Iowa judge on Monday denied a request for a new trial by a man convicted of 2018 killing Mollie Tibbetts, a University of Iowa student whose body was found in a cornfield weeks after she vanished while going on a run. The ruling by Judge Joel Yates clears
Washington Times
Judge denies new trial request in Mollie Tibbetts case
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A judge on Monday rejected a convicted man’s request for a new trial in the 2018 killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, whose body was found in a cornfield weeks after she disappeared while out for a run near her small
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HASSAN, FELL, LAP, RUNNER
NPR
An Olympic Runner Fell During The Last Lap Of The 1,500. She Still Won The Race
An Olympic Runner Fell During The Last Lap Of The 1,500. She Still Won The Race Enlarge this image toggle caption Matthias Hangst/Getty Images Matthias Hangst/Getty Images TOKYO — Dutch distance runner Sifan Hassan was entering the final lap of her 1,500
Fox News
Sifan Hassan storms back to win 1,500-meter heat after falling on final lap
Sifan Hassan, of the Netherlands, didn’t let a final-lap fall deter her from winning her 1,500-meter heat at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday. The Dutch athlete tried and failed to hurdle over Kenya’s Edinah Jebitok during the race. Jebitok had fallen at the final
Huffington Post
Sifan Hassan Takes Bad Fall And What Happens Next Is Why We Love The Olympics
Dutch distance star Sifan Hassan tripped over another runner in a 1,500-meter heat at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday ― and it looked bad for her. With less than 400 meters to go, she was sprawled on the track and trailed the pack by a considerable distance. But
NPR
Dutch Runner Who Fell During Her Race Went On To Win Gold — She's Aiming For Two More
Dutch Runner Who Fell During Her Race Went On To Win Gold — She's Aiming For Two More Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Steele/Getty Images Michael Steele/Getty Images It's undeniable: Sifan Hassan is killing it. Hassan, a long-distance runner representing
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SOUTH, KOREA, 11, OLYMPICS
Fox News
South Korea tops Israel 11-1, ending against winery director
Former big league outfielder Hyun Soo Kim hit a two-run homer off Pittsburgh front office assistant Jeremy Bleich and scored the game-ending run in South Korea's 11-1 victory over Israel on Monday at the Olympics. Soo, who played for Baltimore and Philadelphia
OANN
South Korea July inflation accelerates; staying at nine-year peak
FILE PHOTO: People wearing masks walk at Myeongdong shopping district amid social distancing measures to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Seoul, South Korea, May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji FILE PHOTO: People wearing masks walk
OANN
Olympics-Baseball-South Korea smashes Israel 11-1 to advance to final four
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Baseball - Men - Knockout Round 2 - Israel v South Korea - Yokohama Baseball Stadium, Yokohama, Japan - August 2, 2021. Kim Hyunsoo of South Korea celebrates with team mates after winning the game. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Tokyo 2020 Olympics
OANN
Olympics-Baseball-Boston Red Sox minor leaguers making a difference at Games
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Baseball - Men - Knockout Round 1 - Israel v Mexico - Yokohama Baseball Stadium, Yokohama, Japan - August 1, 2021. Joey Meneses of Mexico in action. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Baseball - Men - Knockout Round 1 - Israel
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WILDFIRES, TURKEY, DAY, EVACUATED
ABC
Turkey battles wildfires for 6th day; EU to send planes
Firefighter in Turkey are battling for the sixth straight day to control wildfires that tore through forests near some of the country's key beach resorts BOZALAN, Turkey -- Selcuk Sanli let his two cows lose to fend for themselves, put his family’s most treasured
New York Post
Turkey battles wildfires for sixth day; 10,000 are evacuated
BOZALAN, Turkey — Selcuk Sanli set his two cows lose, put his family’s most treasured belongings in a car and fled his home as a wildfire approached his village near Turkey’s beach resort of Bodrum, one of thousands fleeing flames that have coated the skies
Washington Times
Turkey battles wildfires for 6th day; 10,000 are evacuated
BOZALAN, Turkey (AP) — Selcuk Sanli set his two cows loose, put his family’s most treasured belongings in a car and fled his home as a wildfire approached his village near Turkey‘s beach resort of Bodrum, one of thousands fleeing flames that have coated the
Chicago Tribune
Turkey wildfires rage for 6th day; 10,000 evacuated
For the sixth straight day, Turkish firefighters battled Monday to control the blazes that are tearing through forests near Turkey’s beach destinations. Fed by strong winds and scorching temperatures, the fires that began Wednesday have left eight people dead.
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BIDEN, HEADLINING, DEMOCRATIC, SCHEDULE
CNN
White House once again makes Covid-19 the focus of Biden's schedule
(CNN) The White House is making a concerted effort to return the focus of President Joe Biden's schedule to Covid-19 this week as the year-and-a-half-long pandemic again consumes his agenda amid a new spike in cases. The President has multiple events focused
Conservative Daily News
President Joe Biden’s Schedule for Monday, August 2, 2021
56 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will receive his daily briefing in the Oval Office 2.5 hours before he actually returns from Camp David then, in the evening, he will speak at a Democrat political event. President
Fox News
Fundraiser-in-chief: Biden headlining Democratic Party fundraiser
President Biden headlines a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee on Monday evening, in an effort to build up resources ahead of next year’s midterm elections, when the Democrats will be defending the razor thin majorities in both the House and Senate. Biden
Fox News
Biden headlining Democratic Party fundraising event
President Biden is headlining a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee on Monday evening in an effort to build up resources ahead of next year’s midterm elections, when the Democrats will be defending the razor-thin majorities in both the House and
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ARRESTED, JACKSON, JESSE, CAPITOL
Newsmax
Rev. Jesse Jackson Among Protesters Arrested at US Capitol
Civil rights and political activist Rev. Jesse Jackson are among several people arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Monday during a National Moral Monday protest for low-wage workers by the Poor People's Campaign. Jackson joined Bishop William J. Barber II and
CNN
'A moral obligation': Black ministers are leading rallies for voting rights just as they did during the civil rights era
(CNN) The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and other Black faith leaders in Selma, Alabama, in 1965 in a push for voting rights that had been largely galvanized by the Black church. Jackson was still a seminarian at the
Fox News
Jesse Jackson arrested at DC protest
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was arrested in Washington, D.C. by Capitol Police on Monday while protesting in favor of Democratic legislation. This is the latest arrest of several this year for Jackson, who joined on Monday other protesters from the Poor People’s
Breitbart
Chaos on Capitol Hill: Camping Protesters and Arresting Democrat Reps.
Rev. Jesse Jackson was arrested Monday with other activists protesting for “voting rights” on Capitol Hill. A photo of Jackson, with a mask under his nose, was first posted on Twitter by Sam Ford of ABC 7: Rev Jesse Jackson has been arrested protesting for
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BILL, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUY, RUN
Washington Times
Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill carves out broad exemptions from ‘Buy American’ mandates
President Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package is being pitched as a win for the domestic economy, but an obscure line within the 2,702-page bill could increase the offshoring of American jobs. Mr. Biden’s bill proposes the largest-ever federal investment
Breitbart
Bipartisan 'Infrastructure' Bill Allows Feds to Bypass 'Buy American' Rules
An infrastructure package, crafted by a group of Senate Democrats and Republicans and first obtained by Breitbart News, would allow federal bureaucrats to bypass “Buy American” requirements for projects funded by the legislation. The bill requires, no later
Washington Times
Biden’s infrastructure bill doubles annual funding for commission run by Manchin’s wife
President Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package is set to be a boon for the wife of Sen. Joe Manchin III, a West Virginia Democrat and key swing vote for the White House’s agenda. Mr. Biden’s legislation, as written, greatly expands funding for the
Breitbart
'Infrastructure' Bill Doubles Funding for Commission Run by Manchin's Wife
The 2,700 pages of the so-called bipartisan “infrastructure” bill released Sunday night by Breitbart News show the commission Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) wife sits on will receive double the funding if passed, in a way to possibly ensure Manchin’s swing vote
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TRADING, BANKERS, PHONES, TWITTER
OANN
Google to launch own processor for upcoming Pixel phones
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A Google sign is pictured on a Google building in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., October 20, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A Google sign is pictured on a Google building in
OANN
Goldman Sachs to raise pay for junior investment bankers – Business Insider
FILE PHOTO: The Goldman Sachs company logo is on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The Goldman Sachs company logo is on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
OANN
China clampdown concerns spurred record ADR trading
A trader works behind plexiglass on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, New York, U.S., July 28, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/Files A trader works behind plexiglass on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York
OANN
Twitter partners with AP, Reuters to battle misinformation on its site
FILE PHOTO: The Twitter logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 28, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid FILE PHOTO: The Twitter logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York
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300, DEATH, CHINA, FLOODING
Washington Times
Death toll jumps to more than 300 in recent China flooding
BEIJING (AP) — More than 300 people died in recent flooding in central China, authorities said Monday, three times the previously announced toll. The Henan provincial government said 302 people died and 50 remain missing. The vast majority of the victims were
ABC
Death toll triples to more than 300 in recent China flooding
BEIJING -- More than 300 people died in recent flooding in central China, authorities said Monday, three times the previously announced toll. The Henan provincial government said 302 people died and 50 remain missing. The vast majority of the victims were
Fox News
Death toll jumps to more than 300 in recent China flooding
Chinese authorities have announced a large jump in the death toll from recent floods. The Henan provincial government said Monday that 302 people died and 50 remain missing. The vast majority of the victims were in Zhengzhou, the provincial capital, where
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GUARD, TRIAL, FORMER, NAZI
Fox News
German court sets trial date for former Nazi guard, aged 100
A German court has set a trial date for a 100-year-old man who is charged with 3,518 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp on the outskirts of Berlin during World War II. A spokeswoman for the Neuruppin
ABC
German court sets trial date for former Nazi guard, aged 100
A German court has set a trial date for a 100-year-old man who is charged with 3,518 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp on the outskirts of Berlin during World War II BERLIN -- A German court has
Conservative Daily News
100-Year-Old Former Nazi Guard To Face Trial For 3,518 Counts Of Accessory To Murder
A 100-year-old man is charged with 3,518 counts of accessory to murder after he allegedly served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp in Berlin during World War II, the Associated Press reported. Despite the man’s age, he is considered fit to stand trial,
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SINGER, KONG, HONG, CORRUPT
ABC
Hong Kong pop singer, activist arrested on corruption charge
A prominent Hong Kong singer and pro-democracy activist has been arrested by the city’s anti-corruption watchdog over accusations that he broke the law by singing at a political rally three years ago HONG KONG -- A prominent Hong Kong singer and pro-democracy
New York Post
Hong Kong authorities arrest pro-democracy singer for ‘corrupt conduct’
HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog on Monday charged a singer and prominent pro-democracy activist, Anthony Wong, with “corrupt conduct” at a 2018 election rally, the latest legal action against dissent by authorities in the Chinese-ruled city. The
OANN
Hong Kong authorities arrest pro-democracy singer for ‘corrupt conduct’
Hong Kong singer Anthony Wong Yiu-Ming attends the Hong Kong Film Awards April 19, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu Hong Kong singer Anthony Wong Yiu-Ming attends the Hong Kong Film Awards April 19, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu August 2, 2021 By Sara Cheng and Jessie
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TRUMP, RELEASE, LAWYER, TAX
CNN
The 5 big questions we may now get answered on Donald Trump's taxes
(CNN) We're going to see Donald Trump's taxes. Or, to be totally clear about it, we are very likely to see the former president's taxes -- following a Friday ruling by the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel's office that said that the returns must
Washington Times
‘No evidence of any wrongdoing’: Trump fights release of tax returns, lawyer says
Former President Donald Trump will try to stop the Biden administration from handing over his tax returns to the Democratic-led Congress. In a statement Monday, Mr. Trump’s lawyer said the former president would object to the Treasury Department cooperating
Newsmax
Trump Lawyer: Tax Return Release Is 'Harassment, Outrageous'
Former President Donald Trump’s personal attorney on Monday criticized the Treasury Department for intending to turn over his tax returns to House investigators in accordance with a legal opinion from the Justice Department. The New York Times reported last
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DABABY, COMMENTS, APOLOGIZES, DROP
Huffington Post
DaBaby Apologizes After More Music Festivals Drop Him Over Anti-LGBTQ Comments
Rapper DaBaby has issued an apology to the LGBTQ community after his homophobic remarks at a July 25 concert in Miami resulted in him being dropped from several music festivals. “I want to apologize to the LGBTQ+ community for the hurtful and triggering comments
Fox News
Dababy dropped by Lollapalooza hours before performance following homophobic remarks
Lollapalooza announced on Sunday that it cut rapper DaBaby at the eleventh hour following homophobic remarks that he made during a performance at a Miami-area music festival. The Grammy-nominated artist, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk, had been scheduled
CNN
Rapper DaBaby apologizes for inflammatory comments
(CNN) Rapper DaBaby has apologized for the false and disparaging comments he made about gay men and HIV during a performance at a Miami music festival. The move comes days after his comments were largely condemned by prominent musicians, members of the LGBTQ+
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EMPLOYERS, RATCHET, UNVACCINATED, PRESSURE
Newsmax
US Employers Ratchet Up Pressure on Unvaccinated
Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers. For months, most employers relied on information campaigns, bonuses and other incentives to encourage their workforces to get the COVID-19 shot. Now, a growing number are imposing rules to make it more
ABC
US employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinated
NEW YORK -- Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers. For months, most employers relied on information campaigns, bonuses and other incentives to encourage their workforces to get the COVID-19 shot. Now, a growing number are imposing rules to
Washington Times
US employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinated
NEW YORK (AP) – Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers. For months, most employers relied on information campaigns, bonuses and other incentives to encourage their workforces to get the COVID-19 shot. Now, a growing number are imposing rules
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MCCARTHY, PELOSI, SPEAKER, HITTING
LA Times
Pelosi and McCarthy relationship hits a new low
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is facing criticism for saying to supporters over the weekend that it “will be hard not to hit” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with the speaker’s gavel, if it is handed to him in 2023 should Republicans take control of the chamber
Huffington Post
Kevin McCarthy Makes Creepy Joke About Hitting Pelosi If He's Ever Speaker Of The House
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) made a twisted joke on Saturday about how it would be “hard” not to strike Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) with her own gavel if he ever replaces her as speaker of the House. He made the startling comment after
ABC
Some Democrats call on McCarthy to resign after comment 'hard not to hit' Pelosi with speaker's gavel
An aide to McCarthy said "he was obviously joking" without commenting further. Some Democratic lawmakers are calling on House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to resign after he said over the weekend it would be "hard not to hit" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with the
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CHICAGO, JULY, LIGHTFOOT, MAYOR
Breitbart
461 Shootings During July Alone in Mayor Lightfoot's Chicago
There were 461 shootings in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s (D) Chicago during the month of July alone. WGNTV reported the Chicago Police Department (CPD) revealed the 461 shootings were up an increase over the 402 shooting incidents which occurred in July 2020. CPD
Fox News
Chicago violence: 5 dead, 50 shot amid bloody weekend
At least 5 people were killed and 50 others were injured in shootings across Chicago this weekend, according to authorities. Chicago police said one man was killed and another was wounded early Sunday in a shooting in the city's Near West Side. The two men
Fox News
Chicago surpasses 460 shooting incidents in July: police
The number of shooting incidents across the city of Chicago for the month of July and over the past seven months have outpaced the previous year, according to new figures released by police officials on Sunday. CHICAGO MAYOR LORI LIGHTFOOT ATTENDS LOLLAPALOOZA
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OLYMPICS, GAMES, TOKYO, 48
Fox News
Tokyo Olympics: NBC sheds 48% of audience compared to 2016 games through first eight days
NBC’s primetime coverage of the Tokyo Olympics continues to shed viewers and has lost roughly half of the audience that tuned in for the last summer games. NBC’s average primetime audience of 14.5 million viewers through the first eight days of the Olympics
NPR
These Olympics May Feel Like Less Of A Blockbuster Than Past Games. Here's Why
These Olympics May Feel Like Less Of A Blockbuster Than Past Games. Here's Why A look at the viewing experience of this year's Olympic games, including its production and ratings as it streamed on both live TV and NBC's Peacock service. Television These Olympics
NPR
The Japanese Public Begins To Embrace The Tokyo Olympics
The Japanese Public Begins To Embrace The Tokyo Olympics Enlarge this image toggle caption Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images TOKYO — In the year leading up to the delayed Summer Olympics, public opinion polls in Japan showed
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CRASH, HELICOPTER, CALIFORNIA, FOUR
ABC
4 killed in helicopter crash in remote California region
The Colusa County Sheriff’s Department says four people aboard a helicopter were killed when it crashed Sunday in a remote area of Northern California COLUSA, Calif. -- Four people aboard a helicopter were killed when it crashed Sunday in a remote area of
New York Post
Four dead in California helicopter crash, cause under investigation
Four people have died in a helicopter crash in Colusa County, California, according to law enforcement officials. According to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to Fox40 news, the Robinson R66 helicopter crashed around 1:15 p.m. local
CNN
Authorities are investigating after four people died in a California helicopter crash
The aircraft crashed before 1:15 p.m. PST north of Sacramento, according to a news release from the Colusa County Sheriff Department. CCSD deputies and fire personnel discovered all victims deceased on the scene, although their cause of death is not yet known
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MIGRANT, CHILDREN, BIDEN, TREATMENT
CNN
First on CNN: Government watchdog launches review into troubled Fort Bliss facility for migrant children
(CNN) The Department of Health and Human Services' inspector general announced a review into the Fort Bliss facility for unaccompanied migrant children Monday amid whistleblower complaints of poor conditions at the site. Over the spring, the Biden administration
Washington Times
New record surge of migrant children at border finds Biden team flat-footed
Illegal-immigrant children are once again surging across the border at record pace, with last week seeing the worst three-day period since Homeland Security began releasing daily records in March. And the unaccompanied children are once again beginning to
Washington Times
Inspector general to audit Biden administration’s treatment of illegal immigrant kids
A federal inspector general announced an audit Monday of an emergency shelter the Biden administration set up to care for illegal immigrant children caught at the Mexican border without parents. The review, expected to be completed this year, will look at
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HANNAH, UNC, NIKOLE, JONES
Fox News
UNC donors slammed creeping 'Marxism' amid debate over tenure for Nikole Hannah-Jones, emails show
During its monthslong debate over bringing in 1619 Project writer Nikole Hannah-Jones as a tenured professor, donors slammed the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill for allowing "Marxism" to take root at the school, emails obtained by Fox News show. Hannah-Jones,
Conservative Daily News
Donors Bash UNC Over ‘Marxism,’ BLM Affiliation During Nikole Hannah-Jones Tenure Debacle: REPORT
Donors to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) criticized the university for its perceived sympathy towards “Marxism” and Black Lives Matter during the debate over whether to offer New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones a tenured position,
Fox News
UNC journalism dean asked ABC News to 'protect' 1619 Project's Nikole Hannah-Jones, emails show
Amid the controversy to bring in 1619 Project writer Nikole Hannah-Jones as a tenured professor to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, the school’s Journalism and Media Dean requested that ABC News' Deputy Political Director "protect" Hannah-Jones. Their
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BILL, GATES, MELINDA, DIVORCE
CNN
Bill and Melinda Gates have finalized their divorce
New York (CNN Business) Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates are officially divorced, after a judge approved their split on Monday. Microsoft MSFT The powerhouse couple — who met atin 1987 and married in 1994 — announced in May that they would be ending their
OANN
Bill Gates, Melinda French officially divorced -Business Insider
FILE PHOTO: Melinda Gates and her husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, co-founders of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, attend a United Nations' Every Woman, Every Child news conference in New York September 24, 2015. REUTERS/Pearl Gabel FILE PHOTO: Melinda
New York Post
Bill Gates and estranged wife Melinda reportedly finalize divorce
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates and estranged wife Melinda finalized their divorce Monday — months after they first announced their split, a report said. A judge formally signed off on the pair’s divorce, TMZ reported, citing court documents. The gossip
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2022, WINTER, GAMES, RATCLIFFE
Newsmax
Former US Intelligence Director: China Should Not Host 2022 Winter Olympics
China should not be allowed to host the 2022 Winter Olympics while refusing to allow inquiries into the coronavirus origin and not answering for the "deaths of millions of people around the world," according to a former director of National intelligence. John
New York Post
John Ratcliffe calls on IOC to move 2022 Winter Games out of Beijing
Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe is calling on the International Olympic Committee to move the 2022 Winter Games out of Beijing — saying the Chinese Communist Party should not be rewarded after unleashing, and then concealing and blocking
Fox News
John Ratcliffe: China Olympics 2022 – COVID cover up by country's leaders means they should forfeit games
With the summer Olympics kicking off in Japan in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this is a good time to remember that in a matter of just six months, another Olympic Games is scheduled to take place in Beijing, where the Chinese Communist Party
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MANDATES, VACCINE, COVID, 19
NPR
Some States Are Working To Prevent COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Some States Are Working To Prevent COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Enlarge this image toggle caption Liz Sanders/Bloomberg via Getty Images Liz Sanders/Bloomberg via Getty Images As COVID-19 cases surge, the federal government and some private employers are requiring
Breitbart
Survey: Increasing Number of Americans Support Vaccine Mandates
An increasing number of Americans support vaccine mandates, according to a survey from the COVID-19 Consortium for Understanding the Public’s Policy Preferences Across States. The survey, taken June 9 to July 7, 2021, among 20,669 respondents, asked, “Do you
Breitbart
Ted Cruz: 'There Should Be No COVID Mandates, No Vaccine Mandates'
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Monday addressed the debate over coronavirus mandates, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) controversial guidance telling vaccinated Americans to mask up, by asserting there should be “no COVID mandates”
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VIDEO, TEXAS, DRONE, BIDEN
Fox News
Drone footage of migrants at Texas bridge an ‘absolute catastrophe' from Biden, Republican says
Troubling drone footage emerged online Sunday that reportedly showed up to 1,000 migrants being held by border patrol in Mission, Texas, prompted criticism from Republicans who said the footage underscores the crisis at the border. "An absolute catastrophe
Newsmax
Drone Video of Border Migrants Shows Biden's 'Catastrophe'
Drone video from the U.S.-Mexico border shows how much of a "catastrophe" the migrant crisis has become, according to one Republican House member. Video reportedly showing up to 1,000 migrants being held by border patrol in Mission, Texas, appeared online
New York Post
Nearly a thousand illegal immigrants held under a bridge in Texas, video shows
New video shows ​nearly a thousand illegal immigrants being held by border patrol agents under a bridge near the southern border in Texas — with a top Republican calling it an “absolute catastrophe,” as the Biden administration continues to take heat for the
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TOM, BRADY, GIFT, BIRTHDAY
Fox News
Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald to co-host SiriusXM show during upcoming NFL season
NFL legends Tom Brady and Larry Fitzgerald will co-host a weekly SiriusXM Radio show during the upcoming season, marking the first time that the future Hall of Famers have teamed up. "Tom and Larry are generational talents, two of the best to ever play the
OANN
Bruce Arians’ gift for Tom Brady’s birthday: a day off
Jul 20, 2021; Washington, DC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady walks onto the South Lawn of the White House as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are honored for their Super Bowl LV Championship. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports Jul 20,
Fox News
Tom Brady slams helmet in frustration during Bucs camp
Tom Brady appeared to be upset with his Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates during training camp on Sunday, and at least one incident led to the quarterback slamming his helmet. Brady was in the middle of a solid two-minute drill when it ended with a sack and a
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MYANMAR, PRIME, MINISTER, RULER
NPR
Myanmar's Military Leader Declares Himself Prime Minister And Promises Elections
Myanmar's Military Leader Declares Himself Prime Minister And Promises Elections BANGKOK — Six months after seizing power from the elected government, Myanmar's military leader on Sunday declared himself prime minister and said he would lead the country under
OANN
Myanmar shadow government condemns army ruler for taking PM role
August 2, 2021 (Reuters) – Members of a shadow government set up by opponents of Myanmar’s coup condemned on Monday the country’s military ruler for taking on the role of prime minister in a caretaker government and said the move was designed to try to
CNN
Myanmar's military ruler declares himself Prime Minister, pledges to hold elections by 2023
Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing has taken on the role of Prime Minister in a newly formed caretaker government, state media reported on Sunday, six months after the army seized power from a civilian government. In a speech on Sunday, Min Aung Hlaing
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TOM, DALEY, OLYMPICS, KNITTING
NPR
Tom Daley Is Knitting His Way Through The Tokyo Olympics
Tom Daley Is Knitting His Way Through The Tokyo Olympics Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Giddens - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images Joe Giddens - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images If watching Olympic competitions has been sparking a bit of anxiety,
Fox News
Great Britain's Tom Daley knits on the sidelines of the Tokyo Olympics
Great Britain’s diver Tom Daley went viral over the weekend when he was seen on the sidelines of the Tokyo Olympics knitting while he cheered on his teammates competing in the women's 3-meter springboard diving final. Daley revealed on social media Sunday
CNN
Tom Daley says he was knitting a dog sweater during women's diving final
CNN — If competitive diving doesn’t work out, Tom Daley can always pursue a career as a knitwear designer. The Olympic gold medalist had his eyes on the wool and not the water, in a viral photo of him knitting in the stands at the women’s three-meter springboard
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CHINA, LOCKDOWN, OUTBREAK, MILLIONS
OANN
Delta variant bears down on China just as its economy loses steam
A medical worker in protective suit collects a swab from a resident for nucleic acid testing following new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China early August 2, 2021. cnsphoto via REUTERS A medical worker in protective
Fox News
China has placed millions under lockdown as the nation faces the biggest outbreak of the coronavirus in months
China has placed millions under lockdown as the nation faces the biggest outbreak of the coronavirus in months due to the more transmissible delta variant. Initial reports from last week noted that the variant had spread to 15 cities, but that number had risen
New York Post
Millions in China under lockdown amid COVID-19 outbreak
Millions of people in China have been sent into lockdown as the country scrambles to contain a COVID-19 outbreak caused by the highly contagious Delta variant. More than 1.2 million residents in Zhuzhou were ordered to stay home Monday for the next three days
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COURT, TRUMP, ACLU, BACK
Washington Times
Biden admin embraces Trump’s Title 42 border policy, ACLU renews court battle
The Biden administration signaled Monday that it plans to keep the so-called Title 42 coronavirus border shutdown in place a while longer, dashing hopes of immigrant-rights advocates who had believed the government would soon lift the policy and stop expelling
NPR
Title 42 Foes Go Back To Court To Try To End COVID Measure Blocking Asylum Seekers
Title 42 Foes Go Back To Court To Try To End COVID Measure Blocking Asylum Seekers Enlarge this image toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Jacquelyn Martin/AP Immigration advocates who had been negotiating with the Biden administration to end a Trump-era rule
CNN
ACLU goes back to court over Trump-era migrant expulsion policy
(CNN) The American Civil Liberties Union, along with other immigrant advocacy groups, is going back to court over a Trump-era border policy that's resulted in the expulsions of hundreds of thousands of migrants, marking an escalation between the organizations
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PROFIT, COSTS, DOUBLES, DROP
OANN
HSBC profit more than doubles, better than expected
FILE PHOTO: The HSBC logo is seen in the Canary Wharf financial district in London,Britain, March 3, 2016. REUTERS/Reinhard Krause/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The HSBC logo is seen in the Canary Wharf financial district in London,Britain, March 3, 2016. REUTERS/Reinhard
OANN
Japan’s biggest bank MUFG doubles quarterly profit as credit costs drop
FILE PHOTO: People queue inside a branch of the Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFJ) Financial Group's bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ in Tokyo, Japan, February 1, 2016. REUTERS/Yuya Shino/File Photo FILE PHOTO: People queue inside a branch of the Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFJ) Financial
OANN
Heineken profit beats expectations, but warns of rising costs
FILE PHOTO: Bottles of Heineken beer are seen at a supermarket during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand, October 12, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Bottles of Heineken beer are seen at a supermarket during
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WOMAN, ATLANTA, DOG, PARK
Fox News
Atlanta park murder: FBI joins hunt for suspect in brutal stabbing of woman, dog
The FBI has joined the manhunt for a killer who brutally stabbed to death a woman and her dog in an Atlanta park last week, while the woman’s friends claim some city surveillance cameras weren’t working the night of the murder as unanswered questions continue
New York Post
Cameras weren’t working at Atlanta park where woman, dog were killed: report
Some surveillance cameras weren’t working at a popular Atlanta park where a woman and her dog were killed in a “gruesome” attack, according to a report. A security camera near the entrance of Piedmont Park in the city’s Midtown neighborhood caught the last
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ASHLEY, JUDD, AFRICA, SIX
CNN
Ashley Judd is walking again, six months after Congo accident
(CNN) Ashley Judd says it's with "quiet awe" that she is walking, nearly six months after shattering her leg in four places while on a trip in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The "Double Jeopardy" star and activist was hospitalized in February after sustaining
Washington Times
Ashley Judd walks again long after shattering leg in Africa
Ashley Judd is walking again, nearly six months after shattering her leg deep in a Congolese rainforest. Judd posted a video of herself on Instagram on Sunday walking by herself up a hill in a national park in the Swiss alps. “My leg and foot, worked beautifully.
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MOTOR, RACING, DATA, DECISION
OANN
Motor racing-Aston Martin will let the data decide Vettel appeal decision
Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 1, 2021 Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Aston Martin celebrates on the podium after the race REUTERS/David W Cerny Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest,
OANN
Motor racing-Russell to drive for Mercedes in Hungary tyre test
Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 1, 2021 Williams' George Russell before the race Pool via REUTERS/Florion Goga Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 1, 2021 Williams'
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WEINGARTEN, SCHOOLS, ANALYSTS, MASKING
Fox News
Analysts react as Randi Weingarten pushes for 'universal masking' in schools: 'Just insane'
American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten pushed for universal masking in schools during an interview with CNN on Monday, arguing it's the safest way to keep schools open this fall. "We see the Delta variant be very transmissible," Weingarten
Breitbart
Weingarten: ‘Schools Will Be Open’ But the Question Is ‘Will They Stay Open?’
On Monday, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten sounded off on schools returning to in-person learning amid the recent spike in coronavirus cases. Weingarten told “CNN Newsroom” that “schools will be open” but said the question is “will
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VOICE, MURIEL, THEA, DEAD
Fox News
Thea White, voice actress best known as Muriel Bagge in 'Courage the Cowardly Dog,' dead at 81
Thea White, an actor best known for voicing the sweet-natured Scotswoman Muriel Bagge on Cartoon Network’s "Courage the Cowardly Dog," died on July 30. She was 81. White’s brother, John Zitzner, announced the news of White’s death on his Facebook page, writing
CNN
Thea White, voice of Muriel in 'Courage the Cowardly Dog,' dead at 81
(CNN) Actress Thea White, best known as the voice of Muriel in the cartoon series "Courage the Cowardly Dog," died on Friday at the age of 81. White's death was announced by her brother John Zitzner in a Facebook post published Friday. White played Muriel
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INJURED, DARTS, BLOWGUN, GERMAN
ABC
3 people injured by darts from a blowgun in western Germany
German police say three people have been slightly injured when they were targeted with darts likely shot from a blowgun in the western city of Cologne BERLIN -- German police said three people were slightly injured Monday morning when they were targeted with
Breitbart
Three Injured by ‘Blowgun’ Darts in German City
BERLIN (AP) – German police said three people were slightly injured Monday morning when they were targeted with darts likely shot from a blowgun in the western city of Cologne. Police said in a statement that a construction worker, a passerby and an employee
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NEW, LAW, BACON, CALIFORNIA
Newsmax
New California Law May Make Bacon Harder To Get
A new law set to start at the beginning of next year may make bacon much harder to get in California. The state is set to begin enforcing an animal welfare proposition approved by voters in 2018. It requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens
NPR
California's New Animal Welfare Law Could Mean The End Of Bacon
California's New Animal Welfare Law Could Mean The End Of Bacon Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Risberg/AP Eric Risberg/AP DES MOINES, Iowa — Thanks to a reworked menu and long hours, Jeannie Kim managed to keep her San Francisco restaurant alive during
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MAINE, CHURCH, DELTA, RESTRICTIONS
CNN
Breyer rejects Maine church's attempt to block Delta variant restrictions that don't exist
(CNN) Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer denied a request Monday from a Maine church that sought to block the state from enforcing or reinstating Covid restrictions in the wake of the Delta variant surge Breyer acted without comment and declined to refer
Washington Times
Maine evangelical church asks Supreme Court to block delta-related COVID-19 restrictions
An evangelical church in Maine has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block any return of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions on worship gatherings. Calvary Chapel Bangor said it fears a reimposition of the restrictions implemented by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills
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CAKE, PRINCESS, WEDDING, DIANA
NPR
You Can Now (Possibly) Get Your Hands On A Piece Of Princess Diana's Wedding Cake
You Can Now (Possibly) Get Your Hands On A Piece Of Princess Diana's Wedding Cake Enlarge this image toggle caption Boris Spremo/Toronto Star via Getty Images Boris Spremo/Toronto Star via Getty Images Looking to spend money on a single piece of 40-year-old
Fox News
Slice of Princess Diana's, Prince Charles' royal wedding cake to be auctioned off
A piece of cake from Princess Diana and Prince Charles' 1981 wedding will be up for auction. The slice is estimated to go for up to $350, according to Dominic Winter Auctioneers. The piece weighs in at about 28 ounces and was cut out of the 23 cakes made
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BACK, SCHOOL, COVID, SURGE
OANN
U.S. labor revival in doubt as Delta raises worries about ‘back to school’
FILE PHOTO: Students are led onto the bus after the school day ends at Kratzer Elementary School in Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 13, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah Beier FILE PHOTO: Students are led onto the bus after the school day ends at Kratzer Elementary
CNN
Georgia students are going back to school as the state sees a Covid-19 summer surge
(CNN) Stefanie Watts admits she's worried about sending her granddaughter and her son back to school on Monday . "I'm scared," Watts told CNN at a vaccination event in DeKalb County, Georgia. "I'm not gonna tell no lie. I am scared." But that's why Watts
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PROPOSAL, FLOATS, EVICTIONS, WAR
OANN
Ruling on East Jerusalem flashpoint evictions postponed
Protesters take part in a demonstration to show their support for Palestinian residents of Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood facing eviction during a court hearing, outside the Israeli Supreme Court, in Jerusalem August 2, 2021. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun Protesters
NPR
Israel's High Court Floats Proposal To Solve The Flash Point That Sparked War In Gaza
Israel's High Court Floats Proposal To Solve The Flash Point That Sparked War In Gaza Enlarge this image toggle caption Maya Alleruzzo/AP Maya Alleruzzo/AP JERUSALEM — Israel's Supreme Court on Monday floated a compromise that would prevent the evictions
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TRUMP, LEADER, JONESTOWN, BERNIE
Huffington Post
Lawmaker Who Survived Jonestown Massacre Compares Trump To Jim Jones
Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), who survived the Jonestown massacre more than 40 years ago, compared former President Donald Trump to the late cult leader Jim Jones on Sunday. “There’s no question that you could compare Jim Jones as a charismatic leader who
Red State
Jackie Speier Thinks Trump is a Cult Leader; Forgets About the Cult of Obama and Bernie
Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA) is an interesting bundle of contradictions. She established her political career as a survivor of the 1978 Jonestown Massacre, where she was shot five times and left for dead. This ordeal spurred her to not only become a
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LOLLAPALOOZA, CHICAGO, TICKETS, BREAKS
New York Post
Wild brawl breaks out in Chicago over ‘fake’ Lollapalooza tickets
Wild footage shows three people crashing through a large Chicago hotel window as they brawled over fake Lollapalooza tickets, according to cops. Video obtained by CBS Chicago captures screams and the sound of smashing glass as the trio crashes and then falls
Fox News
Lollapalooza fight in Chicago turns bloody after man pushed through hotel window
Three people were hospitalized Sunday after smashing through a plate-glass window outside of the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago. Footage obtained by a local reporter shows a scuffle breaking out among three people in front of the Congress Hotel in
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LAW, REPUBLICANS, LAWSUIT, HOUSE
Fox News
House Republicans call for DOJ lawsuit against Georgia election law to be dismissed in amicus brief
EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans on Monday filed an amicus brief in the Justice Department's lawsuit against Georgia's election law, urging the court to dismiss the case, claiming it is "without merit," and arguing that the Constitution grants states the authority
Newsmax
Nearly 60 House Republicans Ask Judge to Toss DOJ Lawsuit Targeting Georgia Voting Law
Nearly 60 House Republicans on Monday signed onto an amicus brief in the Justice Department’s lawsuit against a controversial Georgia election law, asking a federal judge to dismiss the legal challenge. “Non-discriminatory state laws that are designed to protect
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SUPPLY, LITHIUM, DEAL, YEAR
OANN
Piedmont Lithium delays timeline to supply Tesla
FILE PHOTO: Piedmont Lithium's headquarters is seen in Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina, U.S., July 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ernest Scheyder FILE PHOTO: Piedmont Lithium's headquarters is seen in Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina, U.S., July 16, 2021.
OANN
Renault locks in lithium supply from Vulcan Energy in five-year deal
FILE PHOTO: A 100% Electric logo is seen on a Renault Kangoo ZE electric utility vehicle at a Renault automobile dealership in Cagnes-Sur-Mer, France, October 22, 2020. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A 100% Electric logo is seen on a Renault
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ACTOR, JAY, OPERA, PICKETT
New York Times
Jay Pickett, Veteran Soap Opera Actor, Dies at 60
Jay Pickett, an actor known for his roles in TV soap operas like “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives,” died on Friday while filming a movie in Idaho. He was 60. Travis Mills, the director of “Treasure Valley,” which was set to star Mr. Pickett, said
CNN
Jay Pickett, longtime soap opera actor, dies at 60
CNN — Jay Pickett, a veteran soap opera actor best known for his roles on “General Hospital,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Port Charles,” has died. He was 60. His wife, Elena Pickett, confirmed his death. Pickett was on location in Idaho, filming a scene for
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GENDER, BILL, IDENTITY, INFRASTRUCTURE
Newsmax
GOP Sen. Hawley Calls Out 'Gender Identity' in Infrastructure Bill
As the draft of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill was released late Sunday night, Republicans scouring the 2,702 pages noted that it denounces discrimination based on "gender identity." Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., tweeted Monday: "Now gender identity is
Breitbart
Bipartisan ‘Infrastructure’ Bill Defines ‘Gender Identity’ as Protected Class
The bipartisan “infrastructure” bill Breitbart News released Sunday night includes “gender identity” as a protected class. On page 2149, the bill reads: No individual in the United States may, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national
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DAMN, HEARTBREAKING, VACCINE, DEATH
Fox News
Dad sends heartbreaking text before death: ‘I should have gotten the damn vaccine’
A Las Vegas dad dying of COVID-19 sent his fiancée the heartbreaking text, "I should have gotten the damn vaccine" just before he succumbed, according to new reports. Michael Freedy, 39, had gone on vacation with fiancée Jessica du Preez and their children,
New York Post
‘I should have gotten the damn vaccine’: Dad sends heartbreaking text before death
A Las Vegas dad dying of COVID-19 sent his fiancée the heartbreaking text, “I should have gotten the damn vaccine” just before he succumbed, according to new reports. Michael Freedy, 39, had gone on vacation with fiancée Jessica du Preez and their children,
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EDUCATION, MASKS, SECRETARY, BELONG
NPR
Students Need To Be In Classrooms, With Masks, This Fall, Education Secretary Says
Students Need To Be In Classrooms, With Masks, This Fall, Education Secretary Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has a message
Newsmax
Education Secretary Cardona Says Kids, With Masks, Belong in School
Students need to go back to their classrooms this fall as that is where they learn best, but schools should also follow the Centers for Disease Control's guidelines recommending universal indoor masking, according to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. "Schools
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PANDA, GIANT, BIRTH, ZOO
NY Daily News
Giant panda gives birth to female cubs at French zoo
This handout photo released by the Beauval Zoo shows panda Huan Huan holding her new born female cub in Saint-Aignan, central France, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021. A giant panda on loan to France from China gave birth to two female twin cubs early Monday, a French
ABC
Giant panda in French zoo gives birth to female twins
A French zoo has announced that a giant panda on loan to France from China has given birth to two female twin cubs PARIS -- A giant panda on loan to France from China gave birth to two female twin cubs early Monday, a French zoo announced, declaring “they
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NORD, DEAL, STREAM, BLASTS
Newsmax
Sen. Menendez, 10 European Counterparts Condemn Nord Stream 2 Deal
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and 10 of his European counterparts signed a joint statement Monday expressing their objection to the agreement between Germany and the United States on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, describing it "another
Washington Times
Senate Foreign Relations chair blasts Biden’s Nord Stream 2 deal
The Democratic chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee joined European counterparts Monday in denouncing the White House’s decision to green-light the completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Germany and Russia. “We consider Nord Stream
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CHRISSY, LEGEND, TEIGEN, JOHN
Fox News
Chrissy Teigen, John Legend show off formal looks ahead of UNICEF gala in Italy
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend donned some formal wear for an event they attended while on vacation in Italy amid her social media bullying scandal. Teigen and her musician husband joined Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom at the event in which the two musicians
Fox News
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend step out for lunch in New York City after selling Beverly Hills home
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen stepped out in New York City after unloading their lavish Beverly Hills mansion. The married couple and parents of two stepped out in Manhattan on Friday before jetting off to Italy to attend the fourth edition of the LuisaViaRoma
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FBI, PHOTOS, PREDATORS, PROVOCATIVE
Newsmax
FBI Advised to Regulate Use of Non-Undercover Employee Photos in Sting Operations
The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General notified the FBI about concerns regarding photos of female support staff used in sexual predator stings without receiving permission or documenting actions. Inspector General Michael Horowitz on Friday
CNN
FBI used ‘provocative photos’ of female office staff to catch sexual predators, watchdog says
CNN — FBI agents posted provocative photos of female coworkers online without formal authorization as part of sting operations against sex trafficking, according to a new watchdog report. The Justice Department’s inspector general said in a report released
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DAYTON, SHOOTING, FAMILIES, VICTIMS
CNN
Families of Dayton shooting victims file suit against manufacturer of large-capacity magazines
CNN — A group comprising survivors and victims’ families in the 2019 mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the large-capacity magazine (LCM) used in the shooting, according to court documents. The lawsuit filed in
ABC
Families of Dayton mass shooting victims sue maker of 100-round magazine used by gunman
Loved ones of those killed in a 2019 mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, have filed a lawsuit against the maker of a 100-round, double-drum ammunition magazine the gunman used in the massacre. The lawsuit was filed in Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County,
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SEA, PATRICK, SPONGE, DISCOVERED
USA Today
'Real life Sponge Bob and Patrick' discovered in Atlantic Ocean by deep-sea vehicle
Deep in the blue sea, about 200 miles from New York City, marine researchers spotted a square-ish, bright yellow sea sponge next to a pink sea star — and they sure look like SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star. The SpongeBob-like sponge belongs to the genus
USA Today
Spongebob Squarepants and Patrick look-alikes found at the bottom of the sea
Deep in the blue sea, about 200 miles from New York City, marine researchers spotted a squarish, bright yellow sea sponge next to a pink sea star – and they sure look like SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star. The SpongeBob-like sponge belongs to the genus
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NEW, ZEALAND, COVID, CRISIS
OANN
New Zealand human rights commission launches inquiry into housing crisis
FILE PHOTO: A view of personal items of a homeless person living on the sides of busy streets in Wellington, New Zealand, April 15, 2021. REUTERS/Praveen Menon FILE PHOTO: A view of personal items of a homeless person living on the sides of busy streets in
OANN
New Zealand PM Ardern takes COVID-19 test after reporting sick
FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses her supporters at a Labour Party event in Wellington, New Zealand, October 11, 2020. REUTERS/Praveen Menon FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses her supporters at a Labour Party event in Wellington,
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TUCKER, GUY, FOX, CARLSON
Breitbart
Seth MacFarlane Upset with Tucker Carlson, Wants ‘Family Guy’ off Fox: ‘This Marriage Isn’t Working Anymore’
Seth MacFarlane is upset by commentary from Tucker Carlson, prompting the Family Guy co-creator to complain about working for the same corporation that owns Fox News. MacFarlane was apparently so offended by Carlson that he said he wished his Fox animated
Huffington Post
Seth MacFarlane Rips Fox Over Tucker Carlson, Wants 'Family Guy' On 'Any Other Network'
“Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane is fed up with Fox about the misinformation aired on Fox News, and wishes his iconic TV series was broadcast anywhere else. MacFarlane, whose show is on the Fox TV network ― part of the same corporate family as Fox News
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HITS, FLIGHT, HIGH, GROW
ABC
Air travel hits another pandemic high, flight delays grow
It's summertime and airports are packed with vacationers again DALLAS -- Air travel in the U.S. is hitting new pandemic-era highs, and airlines are scrambling to keep up with the summer-vacation crowds. Despite rising numbers of coronavirus infections fueled
Newsmax
Air Travel Hits Another Pandemic High, Flight Delays Grow
Air travel in the U.S. is hitting new pandemic-era highs, and airlines are scrambling to keep up with the summer-vacation crowds. Despite rising numbers of coronavirus infections fueled by the delta variant, the U.S. set another recent high mark for air travel
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LORD, AMAZON, RINGS, SERIES
CNN
Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' series to premiere next year
New York (CNN Business) Amazon's highly anticipated, and reportedly quite expensive, "Lord of the Rings" series finally has a premiere date. Amazon AMZN The series, which is based on the beloved books by J.R.R. Tolkien, is set to debut on September 2, 2022
ABC
Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings'-inspired series to bow in 2022
LOS ANGELES -- Start the countdown. An Amazon series inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” novels will premiere in September 2022. The date was announced Monday as filming in New Zealand concluded for the as-yet untitled series,
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24, SEPT, RUSSIA, ASKED
Newsmax
Russia Says US Asked 24 of Its Diplomats to Leave by Sept. 3
Russia's ambassador to the United States said Washington had asked 24 Russian diplomats to leave the country by Sept. 3 after their visas expired. Anatoly Antonov did not say whether the U.S. request was prompted by any particular dispute, and there was no
OANN
Russia says U.S. asked 24 of its diplomats to leave by Sept. 3
FILE PHOTO: Russian and U.S. state flags fly near a factory in Vsevolozhsk, Leningrad Region, Russia March 27, 2019. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Russian and U.S. state flags fly near a factory in Vsevolozhsk, Leningrad Region,
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GROOM, WIFE, ALLEGEDLY, FRIEND
New York Post
Groom allegedly shoots friend after wedding because he suspected affair with wife
A Louisiana groom allegedly shot a friend on his wedding day because he thought the man was having an affair with his new wife. Devin Jose Jones, 30, and his bride were riding with the victim after the wedding on Saturday night when they hit traffic on I-10
Fox News
Louisiana groom arrested on his wedding night after allegedly opening fire on highway with wife, friend in car
A Louisiana man was arrested on his wedding night after allegedly opening fire on a highway while still wearing his tuxedo. ​​NEW ORLEANS SHOOTING ON BOURBON STREET LEAVES 5 WOUNDED; VIDEO SHOWS CROWD FLEEING GUNFIRE The incident unfolded Saturday evening
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SEAT, FLIGHT, WITNESS, STUCK
Fox News
Stuck seat led to wild brawl on American Airlines flight: witness
A wild fistfight broke out between two passengers on an American Airlines flight — over a reclined seat that got stuck, footage shows. The clip, obtained by KXAN, shows two men trading blows in the cramped cabin as other travelers look on and beg them to stop
New York Post
Stuck seat led to wild brawl on American Airlines flight: witness
A wild fistfight broke out between two passengers on an American Airlines flight — over a reclined seat that got stuck, footage shows. The clip, obtained by KXAN, shows two men trading blows in the cramped cabin as other travelers look on and beg them to stop
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CORONAVIRUS, MURDERS, DEATHS, PASS
Fox News
Washington, DC, murders surpass coronavirus deaths in July by nearly 3-to-1 ratio
The number of homicides in Washington, D.C., surpassed coronavirus deaths in the city by a nearly 3-to-1 ratio in July as the nation’s capital continues to grapple with an uptick in murders. There were 21 homicides throughout the month compared to eight coronavirus
Breitbart
Crime Pandemic: Murders Pass Coronavirus Deaths in Nations Capitol
America’s crime pandemic has led to murders surpassing coronavirus deaths in Washington, DC, by nearly a three-to-one ratio in July. “There were 21 homicides throughout the month compared to eight coronavirus deaths” in the city, according to Fox News. Councilman
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ROYALTIES, PARTON, DOLLY, SONG
CNN
Dolly Parton invested Whitney Houston cover royalties in Black Nashville neighborhood
(CNN) Dolly Parton has revealed that she invested her royalties from Whitney Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You" into a Black community in Nashville. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and actress wrote and performed the song in
Red State
Dolly Parton Did Something Amazing With Royalties From Hit Song
Country music legend Dolly Parton is receiving plaudits after she revealed what she did with the royalty money she received from Whitney Houston’s rendition of “I Will Always Love You.” It was a touching homage to the singer who passed away almost ten years
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JENNIFER, BEN, AFFLECK, LOPEZ
Fox News
Jennifer Lopez re-wearing diamond bracelet gifted from Ben Affleck in 2002
Ben Affleck isn’t the only one bringing back a sentimental accessory from the early Bennifer days. Jennifer Lopez, who’s currently cruising around Europe with her on-again beau, appears to have pulled out a diamond Harry Winston bracelet the actor gifted her
Fox News
Matt Damon says Ben Affleck is texting him about baseball despite being on vacation with Jennifer Lopez
Matt Damon's bromance with Ben Affleck is still going strong. The "Stillwater" actor, 50, revealed that even though the "Argo" director, 48, is on a luxurious vacation with his girlfriend Jennifer Lopez, he's still texting his best friend back. Damon revealed
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MOM, SHOT, FRONT, FLORIDA
Fox News
Florida mom shot and killed in front of her two ‘terrified’ children: police
St. Petersburg police in Florida responding to the scene of a shooting Saturday evening found a 27-year-old mom dead inside her vehicle and her two children still alive and "terrified." The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m., the St. Petersburg Police Department
New York Post
Mom allegedly shot dead by boyfriend in front of her kids
A Florida mom was shot dead in her car in front of her two “terrified” children — one just a baby who was sitting in her lap, according to police and local reports. Joana Peca, 27, was repeatedly shot in the face around 5:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Petersburg
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SOLD, BACKED, MEDIA, WITHERSPOON
OANN
Reese Witherspoon’s media firm to be sold to Blackstone-backed company
FILE PHOTO: Reese Witherspoon arrives to the Oscars red carpet for the 93rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 25, 2021. Chris Pizzello/Pool via REUTERS FILE PHOTO: Reese Witherspoon arrives to the Oscars red carpet for the 93rd Academy
CNN
Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine sold to new Blackstone-backed media company
New York (CNN Business) Reese Witherspoon's women-centric media company Hello Sunshine is being sold. AT&T T The media company has been behind several of the actress' recent TV projects such as "Big Little Lies," "Little Fires Everywhere" and "The Morning
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MANHATTAN, VIDEO, SHOWS, NYC
Fox News
NYC man robbed at gunpoint in Manhattan and shot on sidewalk, shocking video shows
A 35-year-old man was shot during a gunpoint robbery in Manhattan early Sunday morning, according to a shocking video released by the NYPD. The victim was attacked by a gun-wielding thief who ran up from behind him as he was walking along East 30th Street
Fox News
NYC gun fight outside Manhattan grocery store leaves 3 bystanders wounded, video shows
New York City police released video that shows a gunfight erupting in front of a Manhattan grocery store Saturday night that left three innocent bystanders wounded. The shooting happened just after 11 p.m. at Marte Grocery on Audubon Ave. in the Washington
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SPORTS, COMPLEX, NOOK, AUTHORITIES
Fox News
Pennsylvania sports complex incident leaves at least 6 hospitalized: police
At least six people were hospitalized after police said a fight broke out Sunday afternoon at a Pennsylvania sports complex, leading to a chaotic evacuation, according to authorities. East Hempfield Township Police said officers responded to a call at 2:22
USA Today
Spooky Nook Sports Complex: At least 6 injured after fight causes trampling, authorities say
YORK, Pa. — At least six people were injured after a fight at a sports center about 80 miles outside Philadelphiaprompted a mass incident Sunday afternoon. Diane E. Garber, Emergency Services Coordinator for East Hempfield Township, confirmed that less than
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TRUCKER, BORDER, FEDS, DROVE
ABC
Canadian trucker freed, says he's victim of marijuana scam
Federal prosecutors have dropped charges, at least for now, against a Canadian trucker who was arrested at the U.S. border early last month with more than a ton of marijuana in his rig DETROIT -- Federal prosecutors have dropped charges, at least for now,
USA Today
Feds free trucker who drove 2,270 pounds of pot across the border – and says he didn't know it
DETROIT — After 16 days of professing his innocence in an American jail cell, a Canadian trucker accused of smuggling more than 2,270 pounds of "highly potent" pot into Detroit has been freed. And the charges have been dropped. At issue was whether or not
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CRIME, POLL, POLICE, RISING
Newsmax
Poll: Most Voters Want More Police Amid Rising Crime
A sizable majority of voters say they want more police on the street to deal with concerns over an increase in violent crime, according to a new survey by the Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll. According to the poll, 75% of those responding said that more police are
National Review
Poll: Majority Want More Policing Amid Skyrocketing Crime
(Chip East/Reuters) Seventy-five percent of voters believe more police are needed on the street as crime is on the rise across the country, according to a new poll. Just 25 percent of respondents in the Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll survey said they do not need
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SYDNEY, RISING, HOUSING, AUSTRALIA
OANN
Sydney’s red-hot housing market lights up the lockdown gloom
FILE PHOTO: Tradesmen can be seen working on the roof of a house under construction at a housing development located in the western Sydney suburb of Oran Park in Australia, October 21, 2017. Picture taken October 21, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray FILE PHOTO: Tradesmen
OANN
Australia home prices keep rising even as Sydney locks down
FILE PHOTO: A house under construction can be seen behind an advertising banner at a housing development located in the western Sydney suburb of Oran Park in Australia, October 21, 2017. REUTERS/David Gray FILE PHOTO: A house under construction can be seen
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REFUGEES, LINE, BACK, VACCINE
Fox News
Coronavirus vaccine shortage: World’s refugees pushed to the back of the line
Salimullah, a Rohingya refugee, has been living in the Indian capital of New Delhi since 2013 when he fled violence in Myanmar. Stateless, and now homeless after a fire razed his camp, the 35-year-old lives in a tent with as many as 10 other people at a time. Before
New York Post
Refugees pushed to back of the line amid vaccine shortages
NEW DELHI — Salimullah, a Rohingya refugee, has been living in the Indian capital of New Delhi since 2013 when he fled violence in Myanmar. Stateless and now homeless after a fire razed his camp, the 35-year-old lives in a tent with as many as 10 other people