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New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage
The New York Times has filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight over press freedom and the government’s ability to force reporters to identify sources
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More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split
More than half of House Democrats have voted to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid from Israel
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NYC’s Rikers Island jail hosts World Cup watch party for inmates
More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex’s main intake center to watch Wednesday’s semifinal match between England and Argentina
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Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
Local media are reporting that authorities in Hong Kong have raided two bookstores and arrested five people for allegedly selling seditious publications
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Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washington's home in Philadelphia
The Trump administration has replaced an exhibit on slavery at the site of President George Washington’s home in Philadelphia with a version that historians say whitewashes the nation’s history
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ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says
President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers should continue vehicle stops despite recent fatal shootings
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China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says
The world has largely viewed the U.S. more favorably than China for years, but those opinions now have flipped in Beijing’s favor
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Lawmakers cast doubt on Kathryn Ruemmler's testimony about Epstein ties
Goldman Sachs’ former top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler is facing skepticism from lawmakers as she testifies about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final
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Flooding forces evacuations in parts of South Texas as slow-moving storms swamp the region
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says more than 40 people have been rescued from high waters as heavy downpours drenching South Texas continue to raise the risk of flash flooding
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