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• Inflation looms large for consumers ahead of summer

  12-06-2023 23:39 via nbcnews.com
  
  The latest inflation data for the month of May lands on Tuesday morning.
  
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• White House press secretary Jean-Pierre violated Hatch Act, government watchdog says

  12-06-2023 23:17 via nbcnews.com
  
  Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre violated the law by referring to “mega MAGA Republicans” before the 2022 midterms, the Office of Special Counsel said.
  
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• Daniel Penny disputes he held Jordan Neely in a chokehold for 15 minutes on NYC subway

  12-06-2023 23:05 via nbcnews.com
  
  Daniel Penny, the veteran charged with manslaughter in the death of a New York City subway rider, disputed an eyewitness account that he held Jordan Neely in a chokehold, and he defended himself in video statements recorded and released by his attorneys.
  
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• It's already a hot start to what is expected to be a hot summer

  12-06-2023 23:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  The return of an El Niño climate pattern is raising fears about what to expect in the coming weeks as much of the planet heads into the hottest months of the year.
  
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• Fungal meningitis outbreak in U.S. kills 4 as CDC tries to track patients of clinics in Mexico

  12-06-2023 22:28 via nbcnews.com
  
  What is fungal meningitis? An outbreak linked to cosmetic procedures at clinics in Mexico has killed four people and infected over two dozen in the U.S.
  
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• Rescue workers pull body from wreckage of the truck fire under an I-95 overpass in Philadelphia

  12-06-2023 21:44 via nbcnews.com
  
  Rescue workers pulled a body from the wreckage Monday of the tanker truck fire beneath an Interstate 95 overpass in Philadelphia.
  
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• Watch: Thousands of fish wash up on Texas coast

  12-06-2023 21:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Experts in the region say it is due to a depletion of oxygen after high water temperatures.
  
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• Utah woman accused of poisoning husband searched for lethal doses of fentanyl on iPhone, prosecutors say

  12-06-2023 21:18 via nbcnews.com
  
  The Utah woman accused of killing her husband by poisoning him with a spiked drink — then writing a children's book about grief — allegedly searched for lethal doses of fentanyl, life insurance payouts and lie detector tests on her iPhone, according to a court filing.
  
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• Lawmaker demands more information about PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger

  12-06-2023 21:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., on Monday demanded to see records from PGA officials outlining work that ended in the tour's merger with Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf.
  
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• Austin picks man for top Navy job instead of woman who was considered front-runner

  12-06-2023 20:35 via nbcnews.com
  
  Defense Secretary Austin has recommended Adm. Samuel Paparo become chief of Naval Operations instead of a woman thought to be the frontrunner for the Navy's top job.
  
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• Romania recalls ambassador who allegedly compared monkey to African diplomats

  12-06-2023 20:29 via theguardian.com
  
  UN’s Africa group ‘not prepared to participate’ with Dragos Viorel Tigau after alleged comment in KenyaThe Africa group within the United Nations said it would never work again with the Romanian ambassador to Kenya in certain forums after he allegedly compared them to a monkey while attending a meeting in Nairobi.The group also demanded an unconditional and public apology to the people of Africa. Continue reading...
  
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• 'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski died by suicide, official says

  12-06-2023 19:36 via nbcnews.com
  
  Ted Kaczynski, the man known as the "Unabomber, died of suicide in his prison cell after serving more than 25 years of his life sentence.
  
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• DOJ seeks 14 years for Jan. 6 rioter who called Trump 'dad,' drove stun gun into Michael Fanone's neck

  12-06-2023 19:22 via nbcnews.com
  
  Federal prosecutors seek 14 years for Danny "D.J.Rodriquez, a Jan. 6 rioter who idolized Donald Trump, for tasing Michael Fanone, fighting police and damaging the Capitol.
  
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• Trump's court appearance explained in 90 seconds

  12-06-2023 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC's Nomia Iqbal looks at how will it all play out when the former US president heads to court.
  
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• Timed Teaser: What is the 'elixir of life' in meat?

  12-06-2023 17:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
  
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• An Illinois hospital is the first health care facility to link its closing to a ransomware attack

  12-06-2023 17:25 via nbcnews.com
  
  An Illinois hospital will shutter its doors this week in part because of a devastating cyberattack, which experts say makes it the first hospital to publicly link criminal hackers to its closure.
  
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• Fox News sends Tucker Carlson cease-and-desist letter over new Twitter show

  12-06-2023 16:54 via nbcnews.com
  
  Fox News has sent a “cease and desist” letter to Tucker Carlson, alleging that the network’s former star anchor breached his contract by launching a new show.
  
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• Gold bars used to lure Chinese homebuyers amid market slowdown

  12-06-2023 16:48 via theguardian.com
  
  Property developers struggle to rebuild confidence in housing market after three years of economic painGold bars, new cars and mobile phones are among the incentives being offered to potential homebuyers by Chinese property developers as they grow increasingly desperate to boost sales.Huafa Tianfu, a developer in the eastern city of Hangzhou, has been offering up to a kilo of gold bullion to tempt people into buying its flats. Continue reading...
  
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• Hong Kong protesters allegedly attacked by Chinese activists in Southampton

  12-06-2023 16:02 via theguardian.com
  
  Police investigate after footage apparently shows three men assaulting a man and a womanPolice are investigating after footage emerged apparently showing pro-Hong Kong demonstrators being violently attacked by a group of Chinese activists in Southampton.The alleged incident occurred after a rally to mark the anniversary of the 2019 protests for democratic changes in Hong Kong. Continue reading...
  
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• Reddit communities go private to protest pricing plan for apps

  12-06-2023 15:49 via nbcnews.com
  
  Major communities on Reddit participated in a blackout on Monday, making their subreddits private and locking out new users.
  
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• Three Britons confirmed dead in Egypt boat fire

  12-06-2023 15:12 via theguardian.com
  
  Three were among group of diving enthusiasts reportedly on six-day stay onboard boat when fire broke outThree British tourists have been confirmed dead after a fire onboard a diving boat off Egypt’s Red Sea coast, a day after they were declared missing after a frantic search by the captain and crew.Twelve other divers and 14 crew, including the captain of the Hurricane, were rescued after abandoning the ship on Sunday morning. The group had sailed out to Elphinstone reef, a famed diving sp
  
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• Police arrest British man free-climbing South Korean skyscraper

  12-06-2023 14:26 via theguardian.com
  
  Man identified locally as George King-Thompson, who was previously jailed after free-climbing London’s ShardA British man, previously jailed after free-climbing the Shard in London, has reportedly been arrested in South Korea after attempting to climb the country’s tallest skyscraper without equipment, police said.The man was scaling the 123-storey Lotte World Tower in southern Seoul early on Monday when staff spotted him, forcing him to stop his ascent as he reached the 73rd floor.
  
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• Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi dead at 86, Italian media reports

  12-06-2023 14:21
  
  Silvio Berlusconi, the three-time Italian premier and former leader of the Forza Italia party had suffered with a series of medical ailments over the past several years.
  
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• Deepfake porn of TikTok stars thrives on Twitter even though it breaks the platform's rules

  12-06-2023 14:16 via nbcnews.com
  
  Fake photos and videos featuring the likenesses of TikTok’s biggest female stars are circulating on Twitter, with some tweets amassing tens of thousands of views despite the platform’s rules against nonconsensual nudity.
  
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• Silvio Berlusconi: How the former Italian PM changed Italy

  12-06-2023 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A media mogul and a populist politician, the former Italian PM had an outsized impact on his country.
  
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• How children survived 40 days in Colombian jungle

  12-06-2023 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The youngsters defied the odds in a part of the Amazon rainforest home to jaguars and wild dogs.
  
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• Driver charged after bus transporting wedding guests rolls over, killing 10

  12-06-2023 13:55
  
  At least 10 people were killed and 25 others were injured after a bus carrying wedding guests rolled over in Australia's wine country late Sunday, authorities said.
  
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• Judge bars media from using electronic devices during Trump arraignment

  12-06-2023 13:48 via nbcnews.com
  
  Intense security planning underway ahead of Trump's arraignment
  
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• Philippines’ Mayon volcano spews lava as thousands told to prepare to flee

  12-06-2023 13:40 via theguardian.com
  
  Over 13,000 people already evacuated but many more may have to leave if eruption turns violent The Philippines’ most active volcano was spewing lava down its slopes on Monday, prompting officials to warn tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee their homes if the gentle eruption turns into a powerful and life-threatening explosion.More than 13,000 people have left the mostly poor farming communities within a 6km (3.7-mile) radius of Mount Mayon’s crater in mandatory evac
  
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• Trump plans to head to Florida Monday as search for expanded legal team continues

  12-06-2023 13:39
  
  Donald Trump is expected to head to Florida midday Monday ahead of his first appearance Tuesday before a federal judge, sources familiar with the planning told ABC News.
  
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• George Soros hands control of his $25 billion empire to his son Alex

  12-06-2023 13:28 via nbcnews.com
  
  Philanthropist billionaire George Soros confirmed that he is handing control of his $25 billion empire to his son Alex.
  
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• Alex Newell, J. Harrison Ghee become 1st nonbinary actors to win a Tony Awards

  12-06-2023 13:28
  
  The 76th Annual Tony Awards were held at the United Palace Theater on Sunday night.
  
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• WATCH: Woman makes half-court shot to win free beer

  12-06-2023 13:08
  
  A woman made a half-court shot to win free beer for a year, to the delight of the crowd at a basketball game.
  
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• 'Innocent of any wrongdoing,' former Scottish leader says after police questioning

  12-06-2023 13:08
  
  Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said after facing police questioning in police custody on Sunday that she was "innocent of any wrongdoing."
  
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• Severe storm threat to over 40 million Americans

  12-06-2023 13:03
  
  More than 40 million Americans are on alert for possible severe storms that may bring isolated tornadoes.
  
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• Philippines' Mayon Volcano spews lava, putting thousands on alert

  12-06-2023 12:54
  
  The Philippines’ most active volcano is gently spewing lava down its slopes, prompting officials to warn tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee from their homes if the gentle eruption turns into a violent and life-threatening explosion
  
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• Memorable moments from Silvio Berlusconi's life

  12-06-2023 12:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former Italian PM, well known for a colourful private life, has died at the age of 86.
  
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• UN cultural agency UNESCO announces US plans to rejoin

  12-06-2023 12:27
  
  UN cultural agency UNESCO announces US plans to rejoin, including paying off arrears of $600 million
  
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• Silvio Berlusconi, controversial Italian ex-prime minister, dead at 86

  12-06-2023 12:09 via foxnews.com
  
  Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has died at the age of 86, his former TV network reported Monday. "Berlusconi is dead," Mediaset declared on its homepage Monday. The billionaire media mogul, businessman and iconic Italian politician who was caught up in multiple high-profile scandals leaves behind five children. ITALY'S BERLUSCONI REPORTEDLY IN ICU WITH RESPIRATORY ILLNESS Berlusconi was hospitalized on Friday for the second time in months for treatment of chronic leukemia.  Berlus
  
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• Police: 3 dead, 3 wounded in shooting at Maryland home stemming from dispute

  12-06-2023 12:06
  
  Three people were killed and three wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a house in the Maryland’s capital city, the police chief said
  
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• Donald Trump is 'toast' if indictment correct, William Barr says

  12-06-2023 11:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ex-attorney general criticises Mr Trump after he was charged with mishandling classified files.
  
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• Montana environmental group suing state over constitutional climate change obligation to begin trial

  12-06-2023 11:35 via foxnews.com
  
  A group of young people in Montana who are suing the state government for allegedly failing to protect them from climate change is set to begin a two-week trial on Monday. Montana has a constitutional obligation to protect residents from the impacts of climate change. The 16 plaintiffs, whose ages range between 5 and 22, will try to persuade state District Judge Kathy Seeley that the state has violated this requirement and has endangered their health and livelihoods. The state’s Constituti
  
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• Top Dem senator slams lobbyist influence while hiring his own stable of ex-lobbyist staffers

  12-06-2023 11:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, who often claims to have "fought" lobbyists and railed against them for having "too much power," has a history of hiring lobbyists to his own staff — including this year. Last month, Brown wrote an op-ed for the Ironton Tribune in which he said lobbyists who work with big rail companies had "too much power and influence for far too long," pledging to "finally stand up to powerful special interests." The op-ed built on Brown's previous remarks speaking out agains
  
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• CUNY Law grad faces calls to be barred from ever practicing law over 'evil,' 'Anti-American' 'hate speech'

  12-06-2023 11:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Activist groups and a city council member have demanded CUNY Law grad, Fatima Mousa Mohammed, be denied the ability to practice law should she pass the bar exam on the basis of their belief she fails on "character and fitness" after the pro-Palestinian activist delivered a commencement speech at her graduation which critics blasted as "disturbing," "evil," and a "blatant call for insurrection." "I ask that should she pass the New York bar, her admission be denied," NYC council member Inna Vernik
  
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• The comeback king who led Italy four times

  12-06-2023 10:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A media mogul who went into politics, he survived several corruption allegations.
  
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• Disney star Christy Carlson Romano says celebrity is ‘extremely dehumanizing,’ demands change for child actors

  12-06-2023 10:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Christy Carlson Romano is changing her relationship with being a celebrity. "I don’t identify as a celebrity at all, by the way," Romano said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "I think ‘public person’ probably makes more sense, or now content creator. I think that the term celebrity is so gross and outdated. "And it’s also just extremely triggering because it adds that element of who are you and what’s your relevancy and what’s your value in life, and it&
  
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• Christian doctor fired for not using trans pronouns says 'standing up,' 'affirming truth' is only way forward

  12-06-2023 10:00 via foxnews.com
  
  A Christian doctor, who was fired for refusing to use transgender pronouns with patients, says his case is not an isolated one and urged other medical professionals and people of faith to "stand up" and "affirm truth" in battles over gender ideology. Dr. David Mackereth, 60, lost his job as an emergency room doctor in the United Kingdom in 2019, after practicing medicine for 26 years. He had objected to using a hypothetical patient's preferred pronouns in a training exercise. "I told them as a C
  
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• Biden’s global tax surrender hurts US businesses, workers, economy. Here's how

  12-06-2023 10:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Every nation must be afforded the right to defend its territorial and economic sovereignty and the interests of its citizens. The global tax deal negotiated by the Biden administration at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) would violate that right and cede American sovereignty to a faceless and unaccountable international bureaucracy.  For any administration to put other nations' best interests, including those of Communist China, ahead of what’s best fo
  
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• First Lady Jill to headline Biden re-election campaign events in New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles

  12-06-2023 09:57 via foxnews.com
  
  First Lady Jill Biden is kicking off the summer by headlining campaign events for her husband in New York and California. While the 2024 presidential election is more than a year away, the first lady will be conducting her first solo outings of the campaign season during a three-day fundraising series in New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles beginning Monday. Most of her time will be spent at four political events, including two in California’s Bay Area, to help her husband’s
  
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• Florida man cuts off ankle monitor, jumps out of apartment window during SWAT negotiations

  12-06-2023 08:58 via foxnews.com
  
  A Florida man was arrested Sunday after cutting off his ankle monitor, barricading himself inside an apartment and jumping out of a window in the apartment, according to officials. The Sumter County Sheriff's Office responded to the Sandalwood Apartments in the city of Wildwood at around 3:54 a.m. Sunday after multiple reports of a driver breaking into apartments after crashing a car into one of the buildings.  When deputies arrived, they discovered the suspect, later identified as 44-year-
  
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