Associated Press EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: House Republicans in Congress approved President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill in a narrow vote Thursday, overcoming setbacks to pass Trump’s signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline. To help offset the lost tax revenue, the package includes $1.2 trillion in cuts over 10
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AURILLAC, France (AP) — A unusual attack by bees in the French town of Aurillac has left 24 people injured, including three who were in critical condition but have since improved, according to local authorities. Passersby were stung over a period of about 30 minutes on Sunday morning, according to the Prefecture of Cantal, in
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By JAMES POLLARD Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The former Librarian of Congress abruptly fired by President Donald Trump has found a new position with the country’s largest philanthropic supporter of the arts. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation exclusively told The Associated Press that Carla Hayden will join the humanities grantmaker Monday as a
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — After months of touting the impending release of new, blockbuster information on accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department is set to announce Monday that there is no evidence he kept a “client list” or was murdered, a department official said. The admission would renege on promises from
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By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks fell Monday as President Donald Trump announced a flurry of tariffs on countries including Japan, South Korea and South Africa. The Dow closed lower by 422 points, or 0.94%. The S&P 500 fell 0.79% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.92%. The three major indexes
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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A French gameshow contestant has been dethroned after a record-breaking run of 646 wins that lasted 21 months. Émilien, 22, made his first appearance on the “12 Coups de midi” daily game show on September 25, 2023, according to a statement from French TV network TF1, which announced the
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By Nadeen Ebrahim and Dana Karni, CNN (CNN) — “Something can be born out of everything – if you want it to,” said Iris Haim, whose hostage son Yotam was killed in Gaza. Those words are helping her find hope. The new beginning that Haim now longs for is a grandchild, created from sperm she
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By The Associated Press Steven Spielberg reflecting on his shark blockbuster in the documentary “Jaws @ 50″ and Clipse, the dynamic duo of Pusha T and Malice, returning for the album “Let God Sort Em Out” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the
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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, July 8 MLB BASEBALL 7:30 p.m. TBS — L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee TRUTV — L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee 10 p.m. MLBN — Regional Coverage: Atlanta at Athletics (10:05 p.m.) OR Arizona at San Diego (9:40 p.m.) NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m. NBATV
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 12 6 .667 — Atlanta 12 7 .632 ½ Indiana 9 9 .500 3 Washington 8 10 .444 4 Chicago 5 12 .294 6½ Connecticut 2 16 .111 10 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 17 2 .895 — Phoenix 13 6 .684
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Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 53 38 .582 — New York 52 39 .571 1 Miami 41 48 .461 11 Atlanta 39 50 .438 13 Washington 37 53 .411 15½ Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 54 36 .600 — Milwaukee 51 40 .560 3½ St. Louis 48 43
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 53 38 .582 — New York 49 41 .544 3½ Tampa Bay 49 42 .538 4 Boston 47 45 .511 6½ Baltimore 40 49 .449 12 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 58 34 .630 — Kansas City 44 48 .478 14 Minnesota 43
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By FANNY BRODERSEN, PIETRO DE CRISTOFARO and EBRAHIM NOROOZI Associated Press SLUBICE, Poland (AP) — Poland reinstated border controls on Monday with Germany and Lithuania, following similar German restrictions imposed earlier this year aimed at discouraging asylum-seekers. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose government recently survived a confidence vote in parliament, announced the restrictions last
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By The Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump held a private dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday as families of hostages held in Gaza pushed for any ceasefire agreement to include the release of all remaining hostages. As the two leaders meet for the third time this year, the outwardly triumphant visit
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By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Paris couture week opened Monday not with sequins or red carpet pageantry, but with the surreal sight of Cardi B and a live crow. Wrapped in a custom Schiaparelli gown of graphic fringe, the U.S. rapper stood beneath the gilded columns of the Petit Palais, holding
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By Nimi Princewill and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — At least 11 people died and more than 500 were arrested in anti-government protests across Kenya on Monday, according to the country’s National Police Service. Kenyan police used tear gas and water cannon on protesters marking the 35th anniversary of a pro-democracy rally that has stirred
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By ILLIA NOVIKOV and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. will have to send more weapons to Ukraine, just days after ordering a pause in critical weapons deliveries to Kyiv. The comments by Trump appeared to be an abrupt change in posture after the Pentagon announced last
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By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Shares in Tesla tanked by as much as 7.6% in premarket trading Monday after its CEO Elon Musk said he is forming a new American political party, provoking an irate response from US President Donald Trump. Tesla stock (TSLA) later recovered some of its earlier losses but was
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By Christopher Lamb, CNN Castel Gandolfo, Italy (CNN) — After the whirlwind of his election and a nonstop round of public and private meetings ever since, Pope Leo XIV has chosen to take some time to rest and recharge. Choosing where to take his vacation was a simple decision. For centuries popes have spent their
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By Olivia Kemp, CNN (CNN) — A humpback whale diving under the ocean’s surface, cownose rays approaching menhaden bait fish, and a spinner shark on the hunt are all images taken by the inaugural winner of the International Aerial Photographer of the Year competition. Joanna Steidle, a professional drone pilot from New York, captured the
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By HOLLY RAMER and AMANDA SWINHART Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — After six 12-hour shifts milking cows, José Molina-Aguilar’s lone day off was hardly relaxing. On April 21, he and seven co-workers were arrested on a Vermont dairy farm in what advocates say was one of the state’s largest-ever immigration raids. “I saw through
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington Monday to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, who has been pushing for a ceasefire that might lead to an end to the 21-month war in Gaza. Israel and Hamas are considering a new U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal that would pause the war, free Israeli hostages
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany said his blood was “boiling” after young forward Jamal Musiala suffered a fracture to his leg associated with a broken and dislocated ankle in Saturday’s Club World Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The 22-year-old suffered the horror injury after his leg got caught awkwardly
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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Kelly Osbourne has confirmed her engagement to her long-term partner, rock musician Sid Wilson. TV personality Osbourne posted a video on Instagram of the moment that Wilson, who is part of heavy metal band Slipknot, got down on one knee and proposed in front of various family members and
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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Wimbledon organizers have apologized and explained that “human error” was the reason behind the electronic line-calling system being turned off during a match on Sunday. During the first set of the fourth-round clash between Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Sonay Kartal on Centre Court, a backhand from Kartal went long but
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Associated Press Nebraska Daybook for Monday, Jul. 07. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Omaha bureau is reachable at 402-391-0031. Send daybook items to Nebraska@applanner.com. To see
Continue Reading Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Monday, Jul. 07. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Kansas City bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Kansas@applanner.com. To
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