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• Justice Thomas Goes to War with Facebook: Time to Sweep Away Big Tech Immunity

  08-03-2022 23:30
  
  Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is calling for a review of Big Tech’s legal protections. Thomas released a statement on Monday after the Supreme Court declined to take up a […]
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• Joe Biden: We Can Beat Putin by Transforming Economy to Run on $56,000 Electric Cars

  08-03-2022 23:07
  
  Joe Biden is again proving how out of touch he is with the average American by proclaiming that the U.S. can beat Russia by buying $56,000 electric cars to push […]
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• First Capitol riot defendant to go on trial found guilty on all counts

  08-03-2022 23:06 via cnn.com
  
  A jury in Washington, DC, on Tuesday found January 6 rioter Guy Reffitt guilty of all five charges he faced related to the US Capitol attack, in the pivotal outcome of the first federal trial related to the riot.
  
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• New charges say Proud Boys discussed plan to attack U.S. Capitol

  08-03-2022 23:05 via nbcnews.com
  
  A federal grand jury indictment filed Tuesday accused Enrique Tarrio of joining with other leaders of the Proud Boys in discussing a plan to attack the Capitol.
  
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• Biden arrives in Texas to work on an issue that hits close to home

  08-03-2022 23:05 via cnn.com
  
  President Joe Biden is in Fort Worth, Texas, on Tuesday to meet with veterans and discuss a newly proposed federal rule that would add certain rare respiratory cancers to the list of disabilities that are considered to be connected to military service.
  
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• Philadelphia police commissioner moves to fire officer who shot and killed 12-year-old who was allegedly armed

  08-03-2022 22:52 via cnn.com
  
  The Philadelphia Police Commissioner announced Tuesday she plans to fire the officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Thomas Siderio because the shooting violates the department's "use of force directive."
  
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• Covid vaccinations slow to a trickle

  08-03-2022 22:50 via nbcnews.com
  
  Daily doses have fallen to the lowest level since the start of the vaccination effort.
  
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• Behind the White House's messaging shift on gas prices

  08-03-2022 22:44 via nbcnews.com
  
  laying the blame for pain at the pump squarely on Russian Presiden
  
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• 9/11 Victims' Families Outraged as Biden Administration Releases '20th Hijacker' from Guantanamo Bay

  08-03-2022 22:40
  
  For the surviving daughter of one of the thousands of 9/11 victims, it’s “fertilizing ground for another terrorist attack.” For Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, it’s a “massive error” that’s going […]
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• Sen. Manchin to meet with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Wednesday

  08-03-2022 22:33 via nbcnews.com
  
  Sen. Joe Manchin told NBC News he plans to meet with Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on Wednesday.
  
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• Why Biden was forced into a ban on Russian oil

  08-03-2022 22:25 via nbcnews.com
  
  President Joe Biden didn't race to ban Russian oil. He was pushed into it by an unusual alliance of Republicans and climate-conscious liberals.
  
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• Watch: DeSantis Shows How to Handle Liberal Media - 'Why People Don't Trust' You

  08-03-2022 22:12
  
  Because leftists can’t compete in the arena of ideas, they often resort to sloganeering and flat-out lying — but Gov. Ron DeSantis is not a man who will yield to […]
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• More law enforcement departments are limiting risky police chases

  08-03-2022 22:04 via cnn.com
  
  The Cincinnati Police Department implemented a new policy limiting police chases to "violent felony offenses," the latest city to restrict the risky police tactic.
  
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• Marvel is changing a comic book character after Indigenous people criticized it for being demeaning

  08-03-2022 22:04 via cnn.com
  
  Marvel is changing the name and design of a character that debuted in a recent issue of the comic miniseries "King Conan" after it was criticized for its portrayal of an Indigenous woman.
  
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• Russian propaganda targeting Spanish-language users proliferates on social media

  08-03-2022 22:01 via nbcnews.com
  
  Russian propaganda about Ukraine targeting Spanish-language users is spreading in outlets like Actualidad RT, teleSur, and HispanTV and on social media.
  
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• Record gas prices feel like a slap in the face. And there's more to come

  08-03-2022 22:01 via cnn.com
  
  As the world barrels into Year Three of the pandemic, Americans are entering a new phase or economic anxiety — an inescapable reality that shouts out at them in big bold numbers on countless signs dotting the nation's roadsides.
  
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• Republicans Introduce 'No Oil from Terrorists' Act in Bid to Thwart Biden's Plans: Report

  08-03-2022 21:44
  
  President Joe Biden just announced that the U.S. will be banning imports of Russian oil and gas. Following on the heels of this announcement, Republicans unveiled new legislation aimed at […]
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• Queen Elizabeth Makes Monumental Decision After 70-Year Reign: 'It Makes Sense'

  08-03-2022 21:21
  
  While English royalty and Buckingham Palace have basically become synonymous, Queen Elizabeth has made a break with tradition to move in to one of her other well-known residences. While the […]
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• Grandma Stuck in Burning Car Saved Just In Time by Good Samaritan: 'You Became My Grandson That Day'

  08-03-2022 21:09
  
  Kristine Smith nearly died in a car fire on March 2 after her car hit something and erupted into flames, but she’s alive today thanks to the bravery of a […]
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• Ghislaine Maxwell juror grilled in court for not disclosing he was abused as a child

  08-03-2022 21:07 via nbcnews.com
  
  One of the jurors who helped convict the British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell of sex trafficking said Tuesday his failure to disclose before the trial that he
  
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• Analysis: This Republican is trying to rewrite the history of Trump's 'perfect' call with Ukraine

  08-03-2022 21:02 via cnn.com
  
  Remember the "perfect" phone call? You know, the one where Donald Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate Joe Biden?
  
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• Real Estate Agent Shows Home, Doesn't Notice World's Most Obvious Mistake

  08-03-2022 20:59
  
  With all the scams revolving around housing, you can’t be too careful about double-checking listings or making sure the person renting out a property is actually the owner. Plenty of […]
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• Toddlers Escape from Day Care, Wander Along Roadside: Driver Hits Brakes and Jumps Out to Save Them

  08-03-2022 20:52
  
  Kirbie Washington of Summerville, South Carolina, was driving along Old Trolley Road on Thursday morning when she saw something that made her slam on the brakes. Was it a dog […]
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• Here's how to get free antiviral medicine if you test positive for Covid-19

  08-03-2022 20:51 via cnn.com
  
  The rollout of the US government's Covid-19 test-to-treat program is underway, with in-pharmacy clinics ordering shipments of Covid-19 antiviral medications, and some locations expecting to offer the service within days.
  
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• Americans can now order four more free at-home Covid-19 tests

  08-03-2022 20:46 via cnn.com
  
  Americans can now order a second set of free at-home Covid-19 rapid antigen tests from the federal government.
  
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• NBC Has Brilliant Idea for Americans to Save Big on Gas: Just Drive Slower

  08-03-2022 20:45
  
  As many Americans struggle to afford a tank of gas, the establishment media has informed them how they can solve their problems and save money on fuel. On Tuesday, AAA […]
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• Republicans cheer Russian oil ban and jeer Biden for rising gas prices

  08-03-2022 20:44 via nbcnews.com
  
  Congressional Republicans are championing President Joe Biden’s decision to ban Russian oil imports to the U.S. while blaming Biden for costs.
  
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• Trial begins against 4 men accused of conspiring to kidnap Michigan governor

  08-03-2022 20:29 via nbcnews.com
  
  During the early months of the pandemic, Adam Fox, Brandon Caserta, Barry Croft Jr. and Daniel Harris were coming up with a plot to snatch Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, prosecutors say.
  
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• In an era of optional mask wearing, Gov. DeSantis' outburst is a cautionary tale

  08-03-2022 20:15 via nbcnews.com
  
  He bullied students into removing their masks and, in the process, doubled down on claims about Covid that were unscientific and could lead to disproportionately harmful outcomes.
  
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• U.S. ban on Russian oil: What this means for Americans at the gas pump

  08-03-2022 20:14 via nbcnews.com
  
  President Joe Biden's ban on Russian oil comes as gas prices soared to a record high, leaving Americans to wonder how much they will have to spend at the pump.
  
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• McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Starbucks bow to pressure and shutter most operations in Russia

  08-03-2022 20:01 via nbcnews.com
  
  McDonald's announced Tuesday it would temporarily close its more than 800 eateries in Russia, and condemned Moscow's bloody invasion of Ukraine.
  
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• Ilhan Omar Facing Ultimate Congressional Challenge, Potentially Beating Her at Own Game

  08-03-2022 19:51
  
  A far-left member of “The Squad” in Congress is facing a new challenger who threatens to use her obsession with intersectionality against her. According to the Post Millennial, a black […]
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• Guy Reffitt, first Jan. 6 rioter to go to trial, found guilty on all counts

  08-03-2022 19:45 via nbcnews.com
  
  The first Jan. 6 defendant to take his case to trial was found guilty Tuesday of all charges related to his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
  
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• World's Largest Christian Broadcaster Brings on Fox News Alumni to Launch News Operation

  08-03-2022 19:44
  
  The largest Christian broadcasting network in the world is set to venture into the news world. According to Axios, Trinity Broadcasting Network will launch a news show entitled “Centerpoint” to […]
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• Ukraine War Will Cause 'Global Food Crisis,' Crop Yields Will Drop by Catastrophic 50%: CEO

  08-03-2022 19:35
  
  Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is affecting more than just gas prices. The global food supply is being damaged by the war, one CEO warned, and the cost of food is […]
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• Russia 'has gone all in': Does Putin have a way out of his war in Ukraine?

  08-03-2022 19:27 via nbcnews.com
  
  As Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its second week, some are questioning whether Moscow has overestimated its own resolve for a prolonged conflict and the punishing sanctions it faces.
  
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• Biden announces ban on Russian oil imports, calling it 'Putin's price hike'

  08-03-2022 19:25 via nbcnews.com
  
  The U.S. is expected to announce it's banning Russian oil imports as part of the administration's sanctions on Russia, a move likely to push energy prices higher.
  
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• Watch: Biden Blatantly Lies on Live TV About Administration's Horrendous US Energy Policies

  08-03-2022 19:19
  
  President Joe Biden employed the use of partisan political spin in a Tuesday speech announcing a new ban on imports of Russian natural gas to the United States. Biden claimed […]
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• Kohl's says it's no longer a department store

  08-03-2022 19:10 via cnn.com
  
  Kohl's is under intense pressure from Wall Street raiders and up against stiff competition from Amazon, Target and others. Now it's hoping that overhauling its brand image can beat back those threats.
  
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• Better, after firing 900 employees over Zoom, is laying off 3,000 more workers

  08-03-2022 19:06 via cnn.com
  
  Better.com, the embattled online mortgage company, announced Tuesday that it's taking the "difficult step of streamlining" its operations and laying off about one-third of its workforce, amounting to roughly 3,000 jobs.
  
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• Family Searches for Mystery Hero Who Saved Couple Trapped in Icy River: 'I Owe That Man Everything'

  08-03-2022 18:34
  
  When North Texas couple Bailey Cross and her fiancé, Brandon Bushaw, were driving home on the night of Feb. 2, the weather had taken an icy turn. While Texas didn’t […]
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• Trump Pastor Paula White & CityServe Literally Send Plane to Help Ukraine as Russia Brutalizes Nation

  08-03-2022 18:33
  
  This article was sponsored by CityServe. Pastor Paula White-Cain and the nonprofit CityServe are partnering with other organizations to bring one million meals to Europe to feed Ukrainian refugees. White […]
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• ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill: Florida Senate passes controversial LGBTQ school measure

  08-03-2022 18:10 via nbcnews.com
  
  Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled he would sign the Parental Rights in Education bill, which would ban class discussion about sexual orientation, gender identity.
  
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• DeSantis Turns the Tables on Reporter 'Pushing False Narratives' About Controversial Bill

  08-03-2022 18:04
  
  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday went on the offensive against a reporter who tried to label legislation about parental rights as something it is not. The Parental Rights in […]
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• Alec Baldwin Disparages 'Rust' Lawsuits, Says They're Going After 'Deep-Pockets Litigants'

  08-03-2022 18:01
  
  Hollywood star Alec Baldwin could stand to learn a little legal history. In 1963, Ernesto Miranda was arrested by Phoenix, Arizona, police for the kidnapping and rape of an 18-year-old […]
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• California legislators propose law to stop police from using rape kit DNA in other crimes

  08-03-2022 17:43 via cnn.com
  
  San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin is partnering with legislators on a proposal to ban victim DNA from being entered in searchable databases that could eventually identify them as criminal suspects in unrelated, future cases.
  
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• Energy CEOs Call Out Biden Administration for Using a 'Complete Red Herring' to Explain Oil Policy

  08-03-2022 17:33
  
  Energy sector leaders lashed out Tuesday at the White House’s attempt to blame them for skyrocketing gas prices. During her daily briefing on Monday — a day when the price […]
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• Hacking Away

  08-03-2022 17:24
  
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• How adults can make friends now

  08-03-2022 17:12 via cnn.com
  
  Forming new friendships is important for mental well-being, my husband recently told me. He's a therapist and shared this advice during a podcast with me about weathering pandemic stress and uncertainty.
  
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• Word Salad: Kamala Harris' Latest Clip Proves Why Americans Can't Trust Anything She Says

  08-03-2022 17:06
  
  For those of you who aren’t sports fans, there’s an old football maxim that the most popular player in town is the backup quarterback. If your team isn’t playing so […]
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