The federal government is investigating former President Donald Trump for potential violation of three criminal statutes, including the Espionage Act, according to the unsealed search warrant that was executed at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence Monday and reviewed by CBS News. The FBI seized 11 sets of classified documents, including four sets that were …
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August, 2022
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11 August
USPS says it’s hiking prices for holiday shipping — starting in October
The U.S. Postal Service has an early holiday message for people planning to send gifts to friends and family later this year: Be prepared to pay more. The USPS is adding a peak season rate hike this year, which it says will “keep USPS competitive while providing the agency with …
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8 August
Nicole Linton charged with 6 counts of murder in fiery Los Angeles County crash
A Texas woman has been charged with murder following a deadly Los Angeles crash that took the lives of five people, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney. Nicole Lorraine Linton, 37, is charged with six counts of murder and five counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence after …
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7 August
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on “Face the Nation,” Aug. 7, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and a member of the Pfizer board, that aired Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who is also a board member …
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July, 2022
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25 July
Walmart profits sink as inflation
Walmart shares are sinking after the retail chain told investors to expect lower profits for the rest of the year amid surging inflation. The nation’s largest retailer reported that high costs for food are squeezing customers’ ability to spend on discretionary items, like furniture and electronics. High prices for essentials …
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21 July
Steve Bannon will not testify in criminal contempt trial, attorney says
Washington — Former top Trump aide Steve Bannon will not testify in his own defense during his criminal contempt of Congress trial, his attorney David Schoen said in court on Thursday. Schoen told Judge Carl Nichols that the defense team will not be presenting any case to the jury. He said …
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19 July
Missouri police officer dies after being shot during traffic stop
A Missouri police officer died Tuesday after he was shot during a traffic stop by a suspect who then fled, officials said. Officer Daniel Vasquez, 32, was attempting to stop a vehicle for expired temporary tags in North Kansas City on Tuesday morning when the car’s driver shot the officer …
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18 July
After inflation, workers on minimum wage haven’t made this little since the 1950s
Most Americans weren’t born the last time the federal minimum wage bought as little as it does today. It’s been nearly 13 years since Congress raised the nation’s baseline pay to $7.25 an hour, and that rate is now worth less than at any time in 66 years, a new …
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15 July
Biden and Saudi crown prince begin crucial meeting with fist bump
President Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shared a fist bump Friday upon the president’s arrival in the Arab kingdom on Friday, an image the Saudis immediately posted on social media. As a candidate, Mr. Biden pledged to make Saudi Arabia a “pariah” globally, after the 2018 murder …
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11 July
Former Olympian Kim Glass says she suffered multiple face fractures after she was attacked in Los Angeles
Former Olympic volleyball player Kim Glass said she suffered multiple face fractures and her eye was swollen shut after she was attacked in downtown Los Angeles. Glass said she was injured when a homeless man, who has since been apprehended, threw a metal object at her face. Glass, a silver …
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