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McCarthy pulls his 5 GOP members from 1/6 committee after Pelosi rejects 2 of his picks
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is pulling his five Republican members selected to join the House committee that's investigating the January 6 insurrection, following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to reject two of McCarthy's picks, a source with direct knowledge confirmed to CNN.
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Alton Sterling Family Angry at Reports of DOJ Decision
The family of Alton Sterling was angry Tuesday night after media reports surfaced indicating a decision had been made on whether to prosecute two Baton Rouge, Louisiana, police officers in his death.
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5 Things for October 25: GOP Senators, Ransomware and National Parks
Already thinking about your big 2018 vacation? Seville, Spain, is No. 1 on a new Top 10 list of the best cities to visit next year. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Brennan considers 'going to court' with Trump over revoked security clearance
Former CIA director John Brennan said Sunday that he was willing to pursue legal action against President Donald Trump after he revoked Brennan's security clearance earlier this week.
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Obama Urges Reconciliation, Praises Democrats for Midterm Victories
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday expressed his desire for the nation to reconcile following the midterm elections while praising Democrats for "competing in places we haven't been competitive in a long time."
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Voters must decide which way to go
Some early voting is already underway in the 2022 elections. By all accounts, turnout is remarkably high; the partisan divide remarkably deep. The days when both parties were broad coalitions of liberals, moderates and conservatives are long gone. The partisan sorting-out began when Republicans responded to the civil rights movement by seeking to capture the white vote in the South. Now, Trump's successful efforts to purge or intimidate politicians who objected to his behavior have deepened the divide.
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Email reveals Trump campaign told fake electors in Georgia to use 'complete secrecy'
The Trump campaign directed a group of Georgia Republicans to meet in secret and obscure their objectives in an email obtained by federal prosecutors as part of their recent investigation into Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the election in several swing states.
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Hope Hicks expected to testify in Trump’s hush money trial
Hope Hicks, once considered one of Donald Trump’s closest confidantes and most trusted aides, is expected to be called to testify at his criminal trial related to hush money payments, according to a source familiar with the case.
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Grandson of Andrew Lester Shocked But Not Suprised
When Klint Ludwig learned his grandfather, a White homeowner in Kansas City, had shot a Black teenager who rang his doorbell, Ludwig was repulsed --- but not entirely surprised.
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Soledad O'Brien at The 11th Annual McDonald's 365Black Awards
The 11th Annual McDonald's 365Black Awards show, held live in New Orleans, was an occasion worth celebrating. And celebrating big! Some of today's most-accomplished people in the community were honored at the entertainment-packed show. And, to keep the show upbeat and fresh, the very energetic actor/television correspondent Terrence 'J' Jenkins and the amazing actress Tika Sumpter took center stage as this year's hosts.
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Tom Joyner at Essence Fest 11th Annual McDonald's 365Black Awards
The 11th Annual McDonald's 365Black Awards show, held live in New Orleans, was an occasion worth celebrating. And celebrating big! Some of today's most-accomplished people in the community were honored at the entertainment-packed show. And, to keep the show upbeat and fresh, the very energetic actor/television correspondent Terrence 'J' Jenkins and the amazing actress Tika Sumpter took center stage as this year's hosts.
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Anita Wilson at Essence Fest 11th Annual McDonald's 365Black Awards
The 11th Annual McDonald's 365Black Awards show, held live in New Orleans, was an occasion worth celebrating. And celebrating big! Some of today's most-accomplished people in the community were honored at the entertainment-packed show. And, to keep the show upbeat and fresh, the very energetic actor/television correspondent Terrence 'J' Jenkins and the amazing actress Tika Sumpter took center stage as this year's hosts.
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Made Dizzy By COVID-19 Data? Artificial Intelligence Helps Clear Things Up
As governors begin to make decisions about reopening the economy, Americans are left to wonder whether they should follow their state government’s lead – or make their own decisions about when to return to normal.
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Made Dizzy By COVID-19 Data? Artificial Intelligence Helps Clear Things Up
As governors begin to make decisions about reopening the economy, Americans are left to wonder whether they should follow their state government’s lead – or make their own decisions about when to return to normal.
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Google begins rolling out its ChatGPT rival
Google is opening up access to Bard, its new AI chatbot tool that directly competes with ChatGPT.
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Unveiling the Gucci Xbox Bundle
Year after year, Gucci’s curious nature reflected the eternal vitality of times, marking the new while intercepting and traversing aesthetics. In the year of its centenary, the House manifests a deeper than ever connection between its language and the codes that shaped popular culture, embodying self-expression, and collective memories. For the occasion, Gucci joined forces with another brand at the forefront of its industry and blowing out on its candles: Xbox, now reaching its 20th birthday. The two companies come together to celebrate their respective anniversaries with a first-ever, limited-edition collaboration.
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Beto O'Rourke's fundraising plummets to $3.6 million in 2019's second quarter
The small-dollar fundraising machine Beto O'Rourke expected to power his presidential bid sputtered in 2019's second quarter, with O'Rourke's $3.6 million haul falling short of the torrid pace he'd set in the early days of his campaign.

