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By David Morgan WASHINGTON – Senator John Cornyn, the leading Republican in talks aimed at ironing out bipartisan legislation to address a plague of U.S. mass shootings, urged the top …

By Vanessa Johnston WASHINGTON – Master falconer Rodney Stotts has written a book about his life path from drug dealer on the streets of Washington to wildlife expert, hoping to …

(Reuters) -The New York State Legislature has passed a bill that would impose a two-year moratorium on the use of fossil-fuel power plants to provide energy to miners of cryptocurrencies …

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK -A federal judge on Monday rejected Kevin Spacey’s bid to dismiss a civil lawsuit in which fellow actor Anthony Rapp accused the Oscar winner of …

WASHINGTON – Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc has named a company vice president as chief information security officer (CISO), the first person to fill that role at the social media …

By Rich McKay (Reuters) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a packet of 10 gun control bills into law, setting new limits on buying assault-style weapons and …

(Reuters) – A Minnesota judge on Monday delayed until next year the trial of two former Minneapolis police officers charged in the murder of George Floyd, citing the need to ensure …

By Scott DiSavino (Reuters) – Power demand in Texas is set to break its all-time record this week, testing the resilience of the grid after generation issues this year and …

WASHINGTON – The United States “understands” Mexico’s position on the Summit of the Americas, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday after Mexico’s president made good on a threat …

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS – Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia stormed out of a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday as European Council President Charles Michel addressed the 15-member …

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON – An environmental group said Monday it had sued two major Californian retailers to stop them selling thicker plastic bags that are supposed to be recyclable …

WASHINGTON – Urban Remedy has recalled its strawberry hibiscus rose tea drink due to potential contamination with Hepatitis A after an outbreak in organic strawberries that is being investigated by …

(Reuters) – Russia has imposed personal sanctions on 61 U.S. officials including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and leading defence and media executives, the Russian foreign …

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON -U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms. “I plan to work remotely while isolating according …

BEIJING/OTTAWA – Diplomatic tensions between China and Canada are rising again, with each country accusing the other of using their military aircraft flying near North Korea of provocation and harassment. …

By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) – The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19 and cancer presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology …

By Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) -The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said on Monday it had instructed monkeypox vaccine manufacturer Bavarian Nordic to deliver an additional 36,000 doses this …

By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON – The United States has organized a flight to deliver 110,000 pounds of Nestlé infant formula from Germany to Texas on June 9, the White House …

By Temilade Adelaja and Seun Sanni OWO, Nigeria – Streaks of blood on the floors and walls, sandals abandoned in a desperate rush to escape, a well-thumbed Bible lying among …

WASHINGTON – An abortion rights protester on Monday chained himself to a perimeter fence set up outside the U.S. Supreme Court to protest its expected decision overturning the landmark 1973 …

By Noel Randewich (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi disclosed new stock market trades on Monday, showing purchases of options to buy shares of Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp. …

By David Alire Garcia MEXICO CITY – The Mexican president’s refusal to attend a U.S.-hosted summit because of disputes over the guest list highlights how Latin America’s leftists are pursuing …

By Michael Holden and Kate Holton LONDON – Queen Elizabeth said she was humbled by the support she had received during her Platinum Jubilee after crowds of royal fans cheered …

HAMMER: Roe v. Wade Is Already Dead Josh Hammer on June 5, 2022 The U.S. Supreme Court will soon announce whether it has decided to overrule Roe v. Wade and …

What Can We Do To Stop Mass Shootings? Experts Weigh In Jennie Taer on June 5, 2022 There needs to be a better system for documenting mental health problems, better …