Emerging Topics in U.S. News
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10th 2024
Updated 23:59 ET
194 articles
BIDEN, TRUMP, GEORGE, HOUSE
I have watched with amazement as some Democrats have responded to President Joe Biden’s obvious mental decline by suggesting Vice President Kamala Harris replace him.
As a Republican, I am reminded of Clint Eastwood’s line from his classic "Dirty Harry"
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NATO, UKRAINE, BIDEN, SUMMIT
At NATO, Biden aims to prove doubters wrong. And, should minors buy zero-proof drinks?
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ALEC, BALDWIN, TRIAL, RUST
Actor Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial has begun three years after the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the Rust film set.
A New Mexico judge is presiding over the trial.
The charges are a result of Baldwin’s alleged role in the death of
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HOUSE, VOTE, VOTING, PASSES
Of the increasingly limited issues one might think the majority of Congress members could agree on, one would think that requiring citizenship to vote might still be one. Alas, it appears it is not. The House of Representatives passed the SAVE Act Wednesday
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WNBA, CAITLIN, CLARK, DOUBLE
Two-time NBA champion Mychal Thompson suggests that Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark should get a Jeep endorsement, and it’s all thanks to her biggest critics.
Thompson, the father of new Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson, joined OutKick's "Don’t @ Me
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HAMAS, ISRAELI, KILLED, GAZA
Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant told Israel’s cabinet Wednesday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had killed or injured 60% of Hamas terrorists in Gaza over the nine months of war since the Hamas terror attack of October 7.
Gallant said that some
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BERHALTER, GREGG, SOCCER, MEN
Officials said Berhalter was "relieved of his duties ... effective immediately."
U.S. men's national soccer team coach Gregg Berhalter has been fired, officials said.
In a statement Wednesday, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Berhalter had "been relieved of
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TARIFFS, ROUTED, BIDEN, MEXICO
The Biden administration took steps on Wednesday to prevent China from circumventing American tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum by routing those imports through Mexico.
The administration said it would impose tariffs on imports of Mexican metals that are
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CROSSBOW, COMMENTATOR, MANHUNT, BBC
LONDON (AP) – British police were hunting for a man believed to be armed with a crossbow on Wednesday after three women were killed in a house near London.
Hertfordshire Police said Kyle Clifford, 26, was being sought over the suspected triple murder.
Chief
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FAA, MOMENTS, CLOSE, PLANES
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it will investigate a near collision in the skies over airport in Syracuse, New York, on Monday, local Channel 9 reported Wednesday.
American Airlines/Eagle Flight 5511 was attempting to land at Syracuse Hancock
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SHARK, FLORIDA, BITTEN, RARE
It marked the fourth shark bite reported in Volusia County just this month.
14-year-old bitten by shark in Florida, the fourth incident in a month
A 14-year-old boy was bitten by a shark Wednesday in Daytona Beach, Florida, local authorities said.
The teen,
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HOUSTON, POWER, BERYL, HEAT
Houston's main utility company faces criticism and power outages persist post-Beryl Some one million people are still without power nearly two days after Hurricane Beryl hit Houston. The local power company has come under intense criticism for poor planning
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ALITO, IMPEACHMENT, THOMAS, SUPREME
You have to give it to them. Some of our Congress members are quite adept at finding new and creative ways to squander taxpayer funds.
Enter Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), who introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence
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BANKRUPTCY, JUDGE, GIULIANI, CASE
Dismissal would allow his creditors to pursue his money in the courts.
Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case appears likely to be dismissed by judge
A federal bankruptcy court judge said on Wednesday he is leaning toward dismissing Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case
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AI, NEWSLETTER, ARIANNA, POWERED
Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington and OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman have announced their collaboration on a new AI-driven health startup, Thrive AI Health, aimed at revolutionizing personalized healthcare and wellness — at the potential cost of your
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TRADING, BAN, BIPARTISAN, STOCK
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) speaks alongside members of the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee during a news conference to discuss the details of the Ending Trading and Holdings in Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act at the U.S. Capitol
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NEW, ASSAULT, INCREASED, VIRUS
New Jersey, the Garden State, offers a wide range of experiences for travelers.
Whether you're indulging in the sandy beaches of the Jersey Shore, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of its cities or exploring historic sites and scenic parks, there's
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HOURS, CUT, FORCED, FOOD
Lawrence Cheng, whose family owns seven Wendy's locations south of Los Angeles, took orders at the register on a recent day and emptied steaming hot baskets of French fries and chicken nuggets, salting them with a flourish.
Cheng used to have nearly a dozen
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JONTAY, GUILTY, PORTER, SET
The NBA said Porter placed more than a dozen bets on basketball games.
Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter is scheduled to plead guilty Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court to a felony charge related to an illegal betting scheme.
The NBA said Porter
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ARREST, WIDOW, ALEXEI, COURT
A Moscow court orders the arrest of Alexei Navalny's widow, who lives abroad
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A court in Russia ordered the arrest of the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny during a hearing Tuesday that was conducted
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EPILEPSY, STIFF, STORIES, FERTILITY
‘BEYOND FRUSTRATING’ – Two patients with stiff person syndrome, the rare neurological disease that has affected singer Celine Dion, share their day-to-day struggles – and sources of hope. Continue reading…
MOMS ON MUSHROOMS – Some moms are microdosing on psychedelic
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PUBLIC, SCHOOLS, VIRGINIA, 12
Virginia is set to restrict the use of cellphones in schools, joining a growing list of states that are banning or limiting use of the devices in schools, citing concerns about students who are spending too much time in front of screens.
Virginia Gov. Glenn
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DIGITAL, CNN, JOBS, 100
CNN’s top leader announced 100 job cuts on Wednesday as well as a digital strategy that would include a new subscription-only digital offering by the end of the year.
The company is laying off around 100 people, or about 3 percent of its work force. The layoffs
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CONTEST, CHEATING, HOT, EATING
Americans have lost trust in Congress and the political class, the universities and the media, but woe that it’s come to . . . Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Since 1972, it’s been a pure and joyous meritocracy, uniting tourists, locals and fast-food
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