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NY Times

How China Stands to Gain as the U.S. Steps Away From the U.N.

U.S. funding cuts are straining the United Nations and giving Beijing an opening to strengthen its influence, at a fraction of the cost Washington once paid.

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NY Times

How China Stands to Gain as the U.S. Steps Away From the U.N.

NY Times

Charlie Kirk’s Base Was Young People. Now His Tent Might Be Expanding.

Since his death, the parents and grandparents of his original followers are discovering his work. They like what they see.

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NY Times

Charlie Kirk’s Base Was Young People. Now His Tent Might Be Expanding.

ABC

Songwriter Brett James among 3 killed in small plane crash in North Carolina

Songwriter Brett James is thought to be one of three people killed in small plane crash in North Carolina.

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Songwriter Brett James among 3 killed in small plane crash in North Carolina

NY Times

What Charlie Kirk Could Mean for the Future of Marriage and Family

Erika Kirk said her husband aspired to “revive the American family.” Conservative activists wonder if Charlie Kirk’s legacy will lend new urgency to White House policy discussions.

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What Charlie Kirk Could Mean for the Future of Marriage and Family

NY Times

How Outrage at Kimmel Grew to a Shout From a Whisper

Right-wing users on social media on Tuesday were frustrated but not yet apoplectic about Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue. Things changed.

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NY Times

How Outrage at Kimmel Grew to a Shout From a Whisper

NBC

L.A. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw to retire

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L.A. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw to retire

NY Times

The Plot to Free the Nuns

The last of their order, they are now known for a dispute with the church they gave their lives to over where to live in retirement. And they wanted to stay home.

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The Plot to Free the Nuns

ABC

WATCH: Breaching whales awe kayakers

Stunning footage shows a group of kayakers up close and personal with a humpback whale and its calf as the pair breached in Costa Rica.

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WATCH: Breaching whales awe kayakers

ABC

WATCH: Rescuers pull 10-year-old girl from rubble of Gaza building

Eyewitness video shows the moment a 10-year-old girl named Marah was pulled from the rubble of a building in Gaza City.

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WATCH: Rescuers pull 10-year-old girl from rubble of Gaza building

Politico

Florida plans to stop school vaccine mandates. These states could follow.

One anti-vax attorney called mandates “the tool of bullies, criminals and dictators.”

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Politico

Florida plans to stop school vaccine mandates. These states could follow.

Politico

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers ...

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Politico

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

ABC

Britain spy chief says he sees no evidence Putin wants to negotiate peace in Ukraine

The head of Britain's foreign intelligence agency says there is "absolutely no evidence" that Russia's Vladimir Putin wants to negotiate peace in Ukraine

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Britain spy chief says he sees no evidence Putin wants to negotiate peace in Ukraine

NBC

Late-night hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

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Late-night hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

NBC

Remains believed to be Washington dad accused of killing 3 daughters found after manhunt

Remains believed to be those of the Washington state man suspected of killing his three young daughters were found this week in a remote wooded area, authorities said Thursday.

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Remains believed to be Washington dad accused of killing 3 daughters found after manhunt

NBC

Macron to show proof she is a woman in lawsuit

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Macron to show proof she is a woman in lawsuit

NBC

CDC panel votes to change guidance on MMRV vaccine for kids

An advisory panel to the CDC voted to adjust recommendations for a measles vaccine that includes protection against the varicella, or chickenpox, virus. The new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices suggests the MMRV vaccine shouldn’t ...

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NBC

CDC panel votes to change guidance on MMRV vaccine for kids

Politico

Post-Kimmel, Dems could change the cancel culture narrative

It’s not clear how Democrats will translate this relatively united front into an electoral strategy.

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Politico

Post-Kimmel, Dems could change the cancel culture narrative

NY Times

What Is ‘Consequence Culture’?

As some prominent conservatives target both ordinary people and public figures for their comments about Charlie Kirk, they are trying to rebrand a practice they once maligned.

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NY Times

What Is ‘Consequence Culture’?

ABC

WATCH: Woman sentenced to 25 years for shooting neighbor speaks out

Susan Lorincz speaks out from behind bars in her first interview since being convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting her neighbor, Ajike 'AJ' Owens.

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WATCH: Woman sentenced to 25 years for shooting neighbor speaks out

NBC

Doctor accuses healthcare company of overbilling patients

A Florida OBGYN says the company where he used to work is doing something called upcoding, when patients are billed for a higher level of service than received. He says it’s part of what is driving up health insurance premiums for everyone. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports.

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NBC

Doctor accuses healthcare company of overbilling patients

LA Times

Contributor: Jimmy Kimmel and the threat that comedy poses to autocrats

Jokes allow a society to mock itself, spotlight uncomfortable truths, bridge differences and say what cannot otherwise be said.

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Contributor: Jimmy Kimmel and the threat that comedy poses to autocrats

Politico

Obama scolds media companies: Get a spine

The former president said the media needs to "start standing up" for free speech after Kimmel's suspension.

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Politico

Obama scolds media companies: Get a spine

Politico

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, to helm TPUSA

Kirk will take over one of the most influential conservative organizing groups from her late husband.

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Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, to helm TPUSA

ABC

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LA Times

Contributor: The right now embraces cancel culture

Jimmy Kimmel is just the latest victim of conservatives' new tactic, borrowed from wokeism.

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Contributor: The right now embraces cancel culture

LA Times

California, West Coast states roll out their own vaccine guidance amid clash with CDC

California breaks from CDC with new vaccine guidance, and lawmakers propose $23-billion science funding plan.

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California, West Coast states roll out their own vaccine guidance amid clash with CDC

LA Times

Israel faces global backlash as Gaza invasion deepens isolation

Netanyahu has forged ahead with the ground operation despite repeated warnings from allies and adversaries that it would trigger a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza City.

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Israel faces global backlash as Gaza invasion deepens isolation

Politico

Raffensperger launches bid for Georgia governor

"I follow the law and the Constitution, and I’ll always do the right thing for Georgia no matter what,” he said.

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Politico

Raffensperger launches bid for Georgia governor

LA Times

Chabria: Charlie Kirk gave young men something to believe in. Newsom wants to do the same

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced the California Men's Service Challenge, an effort to recruit 10,000 Golden State males to serve as mentors to boys and young men.

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Chabria: Charlie Kirk gave young men something to believe in. Newsom wants to do the same

LA Times

Barabak: A governor for red California, blue California or both? Redistricting fight poses that question

Proposition 50 would gerrymander the state and decimate Republican representation in Congress. What do Democrats running for governor say to California's millions of GOP voters?

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Barabak: A governor for red California, blue California or both? Redistricting fight poses that question