Opinion: Top secrets come spilling out
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Opinion: Why isn’t the House Judiciary Committee looking into red flags about Clarence Thomas?
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Tax Day: Here’s what you need to know if you haven’t filed your return yet — and even if you have
Editor’s Note: This is an updated version of a story that originally ran on April 14, 2023. New York CNN — It’s April 18, the official deadline to file your…
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FDA clears the way for additional bivalent boosters for certain vulnerable individuals
CNN — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the terms of its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines on Tuesday, allowing people ages 65 and…
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Southwest Airlines flights grounded due to equipment issues
CNN — Hundreds of Southwest Airlines flights were delayed after technical issues that prompted the airline to temporarily halt its operations on Tuesday morning. Southwest said the flight delays were…
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Tiny troubles: Toddler infiltrates White House grounds
Washington CNN — A tiny intruder infiltrated White House grounds Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the US Secret Service. Anthony Guglielmi, chief of communications for the Secret Service, said…
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FTC chair Lina Khan warns AI could ‘turbocharge’ fraud and scams
Washington CNN — Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT could lead to a “turbocharging” of consumer harms including fraud and scams, and the US government has substantial authority to crack…
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Top US Navy admiral Michael Gilday defends non-binary sailor amid some Republican criticism
CNN — The top US Navy admiral ardently defended a non-binary sailor on Tuesday amid some criticism from Republican lawmakers, saying he is “particularly proud of this sailor.” The sailor,…
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Democrats bash Justice Clarence Thomas but their plan to investigate ethics allegations is unclear
CNN — Senate Democrats railed against Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday amid reports that the Supreme Court conservative failed to disclose luxury travel, gifts and a real estate transaction involving…
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The US economy could depend on McCarthy corralling his extremist Republican troops
CNN — Millions of Americans could face massive consequences unless Speaker Kevin McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he has set for President Joe Biden that is instead…
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McCarthy slams Biden in handling of US debt
‘What changed, Mr. President?’: McCarthy slams Biden in handling of US debt House Speaker Kevin McCarthy traveled to Wall Street on Monday to deliver a fresh warning that the House…
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GOP blocks Democratic effort to replace Feinstein on Judiciary panel
CNN — Republicans on Tuesday formally blocked a request from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee, something Democrats hoped to do…
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Benadryl TikTok ‘challenge’: A 13-year-old died in Ohio after participating
CNN — A 13-year-old in Ohio has died after “he took a bunch of Benadryl,” trying a dangerous TikTok challenge that’s circulating online, according to a CNN affiliate and a…
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