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Sen. Joe Manchin says Trump
Sen. Joe Manchin says Trump 'called me all the time.' Senator said he was ready 'to stay and fight' during Capitol riots

Although Manchin said he'd already determined Trump was a divisive force before Jan. 6, the West Virginia senator said the attack still stuns him.

Joe Manchin suddenly seems to influence everything Washington does. The West Virginia senator says he wants to make Congress
Joe Manchin suddenly seems to influence everything Washington does. The West Virginia senator says he wants to make Congress 'work again'

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has been given many labels: an obstacle to progress, defender of the status quo. So who is he?: "Not those people," he says.

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  • 2021-05-02 11:47:00Z

May 2-TAZEWELL,Va. - The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking the following individuals. Anyone information pertaining to the whereabouts of...

McDonald
McDonald's Is Standing Behind This Decision That's Disappointed Customers

For more than a year now, the pandemic has caused fast-food chains to operate very nimbly in order to encourage sales. McDonald's was among the hot spots...

UAE
UAE's flydubai reports $194 million loss for 2020

United Arab Emirates carrier flydubai swung to a loss of 712.6 million dirhams ($194 million) last year, hit by a plunge in passenger traffic as a result of ...

Trial of man charged in 2020 killing outside Bangor nightclub will likely go to jury Monday
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  • 2021-05-02 11:32:00Z

May 2-The murder trial of a Bangor man accused of stabbing an acquaintance to death last year in a nightclub parking lot most likely will go to the jury...

Nigeria bans travellers from India, Brazil, Turkey over COVID-19 fears
Nigeria bans travellers from India, Brazil, Turkey over COVID-19 fears

Nigeria will ban travellers coming from India, Brazil and Turkey because of concerns about the rampant spread of coronavirus in those countries, a...

North Mankato man again faces charges for junk yard, driving infractions
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  • 2021-05-02 11:16:00Z

May 2-NORTH MANKATO - A North Mankato man whose ongoing yard sales on Belgrade Avenue in 2014 prompted legal action and ordinance changes by the city has...

Europe may allow vaccinated US travelers this summer. Here are the documents you
Europe may allow vaccinated US travelers this summer. Here are the documents you'll need and how to know when it's safe.

Greece and Iceland, among the few countries currently open to US tourists, accept the CDC's vaccination cards as official documentaiton.

Turkish police say top Islamic State group figure captured
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  • 2021-05-02 11:12:58Z

A close aide of killed Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been caught in Istanbul, police said Sunday. The Afghan national, only identified...

Column: Biden never declared war on meat, but Republicans didn
Column: Biden never declared war on meat, but Republicans didn't let truth ruin a good attack

Without a coherent set of policy goals, many in the GOP are relying heavily on the Trumpian strategy of ridiculing the opposition.

Live in Miami and want a tech job? This
Live in Miami and want a tech job? This 'reverse career fair' is for you

Looking for a job at one of the new tech firms coming to Miami? There's a job fair for you.

Mike Sigov: U.S. should turn the table on Putin in Ukraine
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  • 2021-05-02 11:00:00Z

May 2-Bent on keeping the initiative in a perceived tug of war with the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin really pushed his luck this spring when he...

Tesla allows six more months to start German gigafactory - Automobilwoche
Tesla allows six more months to start German gigafactory - Automobilwoche

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has given its German team six more months to start production at its delayed factory near Berlin, its first gigafactory in Europe, German...

Officials scrutinized as Israel mourns 45 killed at festival
Officials scrutinized as Israel mourns 45 killed at festival
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  • 2021-05-02 10:55:28Z

Officials came under growing scrutiny Sunday for ignoring warnings about safety lapses at one of Israel's most visited holy sites, as the country mourned 45 ...

News outlets including the Washington Post have retracted or amended reports claiming the FBI warned Giuliani he was the target of a Russian influence operation
News outlets including the Washington Post have retracted or amended reports claiming the FBI warned Giuliani he was the target of a Russian influence operation
  • World
  • 2021-05-02 10:55:18Z

It was reported that Giuliani was warned Putin's Russia was using him to spread falsehoods, but several outlets have now walked back the claim.

UPDATE 2-UK's Johnson faces more questions over personal spending
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  • 2021-05-02 10:46:35Z

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced more allegations on Sunday about his expenditure on the refurbishment of his apartment and on childcare for his...

The Perilous State of Religious Freedom Worldwide
The Perilous State of Religious Freedom Worldwide

China is the world's most active - though not yet most vicious - persecutor of religious believers. The plight of Muslim Uyghurs confined to reeducation...

The
The 'Plantados,' Cuba's Immovable Heroes

If Nelson Mandela had been Cuban rather than South African, he never would have been awarded a Nobel Peace Prize or become a 20th-century human-rights icon...

Chauvin trial validates cameras in the courts
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  • 2021-05-02 10:00:46Z

Televising the Chauvin trial allowed transparency and allowed citizens to see the workings of justice, which validates cameras in court.

On-demand pay a growing benefit - and concern - for small businesses
On-demand pay a growing benefit - and concern - for small businesses

We think of payday as a rigid date, but 'pay on the day' is becoming more popular. Here's how to navigate on-demand benefits 'More than half of all employees...

Crushing COVID left California with scars as it exits controversial shutdown
Crushing COVID left California with scars as it exits controversial shutdown

California is reopening again as the state's COVID-19 cases plummet. But critics say the state's "extreme measures" to fight the virus were too much.

Abcarian: How Republican states are trying to squelch our rights
Abcarian: How Republican states are trying to squelch our rights
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  • 2021-05-02 10:00:17Z

GOP lawmakers who don't like protests and election losses are resorting to terrible legislation to get their way.

Should scientists be allowed to grow human embryos in a dish beyond 14 days? Is it scientifically important or morally wrong?
Should scientists be allowed to grow human embryos in a dish beyond 14 days? Is it scientifically important or morally wrong?

Some scientists say extending human embryo research to 28 days could lead to important breakthroughs. Others say changing the rules now is unethical.

Will ETFs Gain on Starbucks
Will ETFs Gain on Starbucks' Q2 Earnings Beat Amid Pandemic?

Take a look at some ETFs with notable exposure to Starbucks (SBUX) for investors to cash in on the coffee giant's earnings results.

Police fired 24 shots at a handcuffed man. Why didn
Police fired 24 shots at a handcuffed man. Why didn't they turn on their body cameras?
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  • 2021-05-02 10:00:05Z

The case of Ariane McCree illustrates the patchwork nature of police body camera policies around the country.

Best Ways to Curb Digestive Issues
Best Ways to Curb Digestive Issues

While indigestion and other gastrointestinal (GI) troubles can occur at any stage of life, they tend to become more common as we age. That doesn't mean...

Police shooting report released by Overland Park missing key information, critics say
Police shooting report released by Overland Park missing key information, critics say
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  • 2021-05-02 10:00:00Z

The city's report is missing a detailed scene diagram and other elements called for in the Johnson County investigation team's policy.

North Korea warns US of
North Korea warns US of 'very grave situation' after Biden's 'big blunder' in speech to Congress

A top North Korean official has offered a stark warning to the US following comments made by President Joe Biden and Jen Psaki about denuclearization.

SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth in splashdown off Florida coast
SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth in splashdown off Florida coast

Four astronauts strapped into a Crew Dragon capsule splashed down into the Gulf of Mexico, wrapping up a mission to the International Space Station.

Malaysia reports first case of Indian COVID-19 variant
Malaysia reports first case of Indian COVID-19 variant
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  • 2021-05-02 09:32:39Z

Malaysia has detected its first case of a highly infectious coronavirus variant first identified in India, Health Minister Adham Baba said on Sunday, days...

G7 to look at rapid response mechanism against Russian
G7 to look at rapid response mechanism against Russian 'propaganda', UK's Raab says

LONDON (Reuters) -The Group of Seven richest countries will look at a proposal to build a rapid response mechanism to counter Russian "propaganda" and...

UK
UK's Raab: No final decision on EU ambassador's status

Britain has not made a final decision on whether to grant the European Union's ambassador in London, Joao Vale de Almeida, full diplomatic status, Foreign...

Max Hodak, the cofounder of Elon Musk
Max Hodak, the cofounder of Elon Musk's Neuralink, departed the company 'a few weeks ago'

Hodak, who also served as the company's president, said he remained a huge cheerleader for the venture, following his departure

Mitt Romney loudly booed and called a
Mitt Romney loudly booed and called a 'traitor' at Utah's GOP conference over his opposition to Trump

Video shows Republican state delegates shouting "communist" and "traitor" at Romney as he tried to address a Utah GOP conference.

Billionaire Is Buying Up Small Colorado Town-and Locals Are Freaked
Billionaire Is Buying Up Small Colorado Town-and Locals Are Freaked

Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/GettyThe mountain hamlet of Crested Butte, Colorado, covers less than a square mile and, at an elevation of nearly...

Nasdaq wants new diversity rules, but diversifying boards does not mean better performance
Nasdaq wants new diversity rules, but diversifying boards does not mean better performance

Nasdaq is asking for new diversity rules, but there is no firm evidence that diversifying boards betters financial performance and investors should be wary.

Latest SC suspect in Capitol riot accused of assaulting police with a deadly weapon
Latest SC suspect in Capitol riot accused of assaulting police with a deadly weapon
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  • 2021-05-02 09:00:00Z

A recent hearing in Florence indicated Nicholas Languerand, an ex-U.S. Army soldier authorities say was among those who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, has...

Belgian police detain 132 in virus restrictions protest
Belgian police detain 132 in virus restrictions protest
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  • 2021-05-02 08:39:48Z

Police have detained 132 people who took part in an illegal party in a Brussels park to protest COVID-19 restrictions, authorities said Sunday. About 15...

G7 to look at rapid response mechanism to counter Russian
G7 to look at rapid response mechanism to counter Russian 'propaganda', UK's Raab says

The Group of Seven richest countries will look at a proposal to build a rapid response mechanism to counter Russian "propaganda" and disinformation, British ...

Four astronauts return from space station aboard SpaceX capsule
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  • 2021-05-02 08:31:13Z

Their return marked the end of the first crew rotation mission to the station by the Crew Dragon spacecraft, developed in partnership between NASA and Elon...

Nasa astronauts splash-land on Earth in SpaceX capsule after ISS mission
Nasa astronauts splash-land on Earth in SpaceX capsule after ISS mission

This was the first night-time landing for Nasa astronauts since Apollo 8's return 53 years ago.

Portland police declare riot, post photos of damage to buildings
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  • 2021-05-02 08:06:20Z

Authorities in Portland declared a riot on Saturday night after a group of about 100 people marched in the city's downtown area and became engaged in...

Mideast Markets Start May Mixed After Gains in April: Inside EM
Mideast Markets Start May Mixed After Gains in April: Inside EM

(Bloomberg) -- Middle Eastern equities markets were mixed on Sunday as traders looked for direction following good performance across the region in April.The...

Maine may restrict police use of no-knock warrants amid national backlash
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  • 2021-05-02 08:02:00Z

May 2-A legislative committee could vote Monday on three proposals to end or sharply curtail the use of no-knock search warrants by Maine police. The...

Iranian foreign minister apologizes for leaked comments
Iranian foreign minister apologizes for leaked comments
  • World
  • 2021-05-02 07:40:19Z

Iran's foreign minister apologized Sunday for recorded comments that were leaked to the public last week, creating a firestorm in Iran less than two months...

GOP lawmaker charged for letting far-right rioters into Oregon State Capitol
GOP lawmaker charged for letting far-right rioters into Oregon State Capitol
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  • 2021-05-02 07:25:18Z

An Oregon Republican state lawmaker faces charges after allegedly allowing dozens of far-right protesters to breach the State Capitol in Salem last December,...

North Korea vows to respond to Biden's 'hostile policy,' report says
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  • 2021-05-02 07:24:17Z

North Korea issued a warning to the U.S. after the Biden administration announced the completion of a months-long review of its approach to Pyongyang going...

Labour will miss chance to make big gains in council elections - as Tories steady their ship
Labour will miss chance to make big gains in council elections - as Tories steady their ship
  • World
  • 2021-05-02 07:22:12Z

A poll from Find Out Now and Electoral Calculus brings some good news for the Conservatives at the end of a difficult week. It suggests that the...

UAE
UAE's Non-Oil Economy Contracted First Since 2011 Last Year

(Bloomberg) -- The United Arab Emirates' non-oil economy shrank 6.2% last year on lower oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic, the first contraction since ...

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