Justice Department launches task force seeking to protect abortion rights
President Biden signed an executive order that called on the Justice Department to do everything within its power to protect women seeking an abortion.
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New Omicron variants drive increase in COVID cases
"Your immune system will have a harder time fighting off this current wave."
"Eat the Rich" truck sells $10 popsicles shaped like billionaires
The pricey treats are meant to "start a conversation," says artist group selling them. Others call it "peak capitalism."
Newly released video shows inside Uvalde school during shooting
The video shows the gunman entering the school and how police waited in a hallway.
Casey White charged with murder in death of official who helped him escape prison
The indictment alleges White "caused" the death of correctional officer Vicky White.
Alex Murdaugh disbarred amid money laundering charges
Still unsolved are the shooting deaths of Murdaugh's wife and younger son outside their home in June 2021.
Rudy Giliani called aides "p***ies" during heated meeting
Rep. Jamie Raskin said the meeting was described as "heated" and "profane" by some of the participants and even devolved into "challenges to physically fight."
Twitter sues to force Musk to complete his $44B acquisition
Musk and Twitter have been bracing for a legal fight since he said Friday he was backing off of his April agreement.
Who is Pat Cipollone? Former Trump White House Counsel testified before Jan. 6 committee
Several witnesses have testified that Cipollone was one of the main White House officials who opposed attempts by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
2 killed after boat capsizes in Hudson River
Three others are in critical condition, officials said.
Who is Stewart Rhodes? Oath Keepers founder offered to testify
Rhodes is accused of mobilizing his followers to take part in the Jan. 6 insurrection on the U.S. Capitol in 2021. He is in jail as he awaits trial.
Steve Dettelbach becomes first confirmed ATF director since 2015
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Steve Dettelbach to run the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Starbucks is shutting some store locations due to safety concerns
Workers in large cities have encountered problems with "personal safety" and "rising drug use," a company memo says.
DNA identifies girl's killer in 1979 as man executed for different crime
A blood sample previously obtained from him was an exact DNA match to the evidence collected from the girl's clothing, the sheriff's office said.
Minnesota farmer accused of selling fake organic crops
James Clayton Wolf falsely labeled chemically treated corn and soybeans as organic, prosecutors allege.
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Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders
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Man whose wife died in Iran strike presses Vance: "Fundamental failures"
Fire breaks out after deadly incident at Canadian military base, officials say
Ukraine still can't intercept drones due to Starlink issues, Zelenskyy says
Pope Leo discharged from hospital 4 days after lung cancer surgery
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
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