Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced Tuesday that President Joe Biden will meet with congressional leaders and Democratic governors, sit for a network TV interview and hold a press conference in the coming days, a blitz designed to push back against growing pressure for the 81-year-old president to step aside in the
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Zachary Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Democrats’ collective freakout over the fitness of President Joe Biden hinges first and foremost on his ability to beat former President Donald Trump. But in the distressed comments of lawmakers and strategists lurks the additional fact that the House and Senate are also up for grabs in November
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La resistencia se ha convertido en una parte tan importante de la psicología de Joe Biden como Delaware. Pero a medida que el presidente y su círculo más cercano se atrincheran tras su desastrosa actuación en el debate de la semana pasada, un número creciente de líderes demócratas están diciendo que
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte. Personal Birth date: July 21, 1939 Birth place: London, England Birth name: John Dimitri Negroponte Father: Dimitri John Negroponte, shipping magnate Mother: Catherine (Coumantaros) Negroponte Marriage: Diana (Villiers) Negroponte (December 1976-present) Children: Marina, Alejandra, John, George
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Lindsey Graham, US senator from South Carolina and 2016 GOP presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: July 9, 1955 Birth place: Central, South Carolina Birth name: Lindsey Olin Graham Father: Florence James Graham, restaurant, pool hall and liquor store owner Mother: Millie Graham, restaurant,
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — The mother of a Chicago woman who has been missing in the Bahamas for nearly two weeks is pleading with the US government to intervene in the case and help find her daughter. Forty-one-year-old Taylor Casey was last seen on June 19 around Paradise Island, a small resort enclave just off
Continue ReadingBy Mike Mohundro Click here for updates on this story MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Kentucky (WSIL) — Two people face charges after deputies respond to a 911 call for a report of a flat tire and motorist assistance. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office said they had their deputies respond to the 12.5 mile marker on I-24 on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press FORDYCE, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas grocery store where four people were killed in a mass shooting has reopened, and community leaders call it an important step in the community’s healing process. The Mad Butcher grocery reopened Tuesday, 11 days after the mass shooting in the Arkansas town of Fordyce. The shooting had
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By Felicity Dachel Click here for updates on this story POLK COUNTY, Wisconsin (WQOW) — A woman convicted of a killing that went unsolved for decades has been sentenced to life in prison. Mary Jo Bailey, 81, was charged with first degree murder in the 1985 death of Yvonne Menke. A jury found her guilty
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is revising the restrictions it put in place last year on who can provide absentee voting assistance to people who have disabilities or cannot read or write — restrictions that were blocked by a federal judge before ultimately being altered by lawmakers. An updated state law took effect
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TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with showers and storms likely. Some could be strong with gusty winds, especially north of I-70. Rainfall amounts between 1-2″ possible. Lows in the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Spotty showers early, followed by mostly cloudy skies. Highs in the upper 80s with a heat index in the mid-90s. A few strong storms with
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By Rebecca Ribley Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WKOW) — A woman in Madison was attacked with a pruning saw during a fight Monday night, according to the Madison Police Department. Lt. Caleb Johnson said officers were called to a fight near State Street and West Mifflin at about 8:45 p.m.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — World UFO Day is being celebrated amid a surge in sightings and government studies on unidentified flying objects. Its July 2 date has its roots in the so-called Roswell Incident on July 2, 1947, when something crashed at what was then the J.B. Foster ranch in New Mexico. The
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By Ryan Jeltema Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WJRT) — The investigation continues into how more than 1,000 gallons of an oily substance leaked into the Flint River last week. Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley’s office says authorities have removed about 1,200 gallons of an oil and water mix since the leak
Continue ReadingBy Kent Davis Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WJRT) — Not everyone enjoys lighting up fireworks. For some United States military veterans, the tradition can provoke a serious physical or psychological reaction. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, at a higher level than
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By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s White House repeatedly and aggressively shot down reports on the president’s age and any possible limitations on his ability to perform all the duties of his office. But after his shaky debate performance last week, in which Biden routinely struggled to get his point across, some in the White House
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in his decision to enter the NBA draft. Now that the 19-year-old son of LeBron James has been selected by the Los Angeles Lakers anyway, Bronny says he can still handle all
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By Caitlynn Shipe Click here for updates on this story FORT WAYNE, Indiana (WFFT) — This year, July 8th is more than just a Monday. Mayor Sharon Tucker has declared it “Albert Bragalone Day”. Former Fort Wayne Chief of Police Albert “Abe” Bragalone is celebrating his 100th birthday at Lutheran Life Village’s The Village at
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By Saskya Vandoorne, CNN (CNN) — As French citizens get set to vote in runoff parliamentary elections on Sunday hundreds of contenders have bowed out in an effort to block the far-right party from the gates of power. Over 200 candidates from President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist camp and the left-wing alliance have stepped down in
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By Michael Williams and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Washington (CNN) — The White House on Tuesday fended off tough questions about President Joe Biden’s mental fitness, acknowledging his poor performance in last week’s debate while maintaining the president is still able to hold and run for office. “First of all, I want to say, we understand
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